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August 17, 2005, 8:25 am PDT

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I went on a trip to New York for my grandfather's 60th birthday. When I returned home I asked my husaband if he had cheated on me due to my gut feeling. He told me nothing physically has happened but that he has feelings for this other woman. Now he did tell me that he past the chance to work with her because he couldn't trust himself, but in the same breath asks me to trust him. Now her long term partner and I are both aware of the situation. They continue to say they are just friends, but they talk to eachother secertly and try to get rid of all evidence. I've asked him to stop talking to her, but he won't. I really not to sure what to do. I thought about tell him he needs to go for awhile, but I don't know how to explain that to my 5 and 3 year old???? Any advice

We all should listen to that Gut feeling like you!  It's usually right on the money.  Sorry to hear about this situation.  Whether emotional or physical, it hurts.  I would be even more hurt by your husbands actions, he needs to understand that if he speaks with her still, well that is just totally  inappropriate in every way.  That is totally disrespecting your feelings.  And if he wants you to trust him (which will take some effort on your part) he needs to step up and do what is right.  Children are loving people and will not understand at first but in time they will adapt.   You need to have a serious talk with him about your future and if he intends on having you and the kids a part of it, he needs to fix this situation and therapy is probably in order here as well. 

=( Sorry to hear about your situation.  This can turn into something good, if you try =) 

  

 
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August 18, 2005, 11:26 pm PDT

First of all you don't tell the children anythings as to why...

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I went on a trip to New York for my grandfather's 60th birthday. When I returned home I asked my husaband if he had cheated on me due to my gut feeling. He told me nothing physically has happened but that he has feelings for this other woman. Now he did tell me that he past the chance to work with her because he couldn't trust himself, but in the same breath asks me to trust him. Now her long term partner and I are both aware of the situation. They continue to say they are just friends, but they talk to eachother secertly and try to get rid of all evidence. I've asked him to stop talking to her, but he won't. I really not to sure what to do. I thought about tell him he needs to go for awhile, but I don't know how to explain that to my 5 and 3 year old???? Any advice

First of all you don't tell the children anythings as to  why you separate, other than "Mommy, and  Daddy are having problems getting along, and need a "time out" from each other. 

  

This infidelity is between you and your husband, not the children. As much as this will effect them, he has not  gone out on them, but on you! 

  

You can read literally hundreds of post from women whose husbands only admitted the minimum of what they may have thought they were  caught at, to later have to come more clean, only when caught more. (Women are just as guilty, but on here you don't see many of us men admitting these things , to  our own detriment) 

  

I don't know your husband, but I know your story, and have seen it on here time and time again. I would not believe anything coming out of his mouth, especially if he refuses to quit talking to the sleaze. 

  

He has made a vow, and at this time it appears to have forgotten it, or cares less what a vow means. The thing you need to worry more about is what kind of example are you setting for  your 3 and 5 year old, as far as what is acceptable behavior for a man to treat a woman, if one of your children is a male, and  what is acceptable behavior for a woman to accept from a man, if one of your children is a female. 

  

My heart goes out to you, and I hope this helps. Please keep us posted, as I am sure your situation will be valuable for others that come behind you. Good luck! 

 
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August 30, 2005, 10:03 pm PDT

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I went on a trip to New York for my grandfather's 60th birthday. When I returned home I asked my husaband if he had cheated on me due to my gut feeling. He told me nothing physically has happened but that he has feelings for this other woman. Now he did tell me that he past the chance to work with her because he couldn't trust himself, but in the same breath asks me to trust him. Now her long term partner and I are both aware of the situation. They continue to say they are just friends, but they talk to eachother secertly and try to get rid of all evidence. I've asked him to stop talking to her, but he won't. I really not to sure what to do. I thought about tell him he needs to go for awhile, but I don't know how to explain that to my 5 and 3 year old???? Any advice
Generally if you have to ask the question, you know the answer.  Always listen to that gut feeling.  Generally it has been nagging at you for some time and did not just appear during your trip.  Intensify maybe, but not just appear out of nowhere.   Most of us find out the "nothing has happened" line is a lie.  And the lies are more damaging than anything else.  If he cannot "trust" himself around her and "has feellings" for her they need to cut ALL contact NOW!  He knows this is NOT about you picking his friends, and is not anything he should have to "think" about.    All this "secret" stuff is providing a high for them both.  You do not "ask" him to cut contact-you demand it.  As Dr Phil says 100% in or 100% out.  Why are you and her partner so willing to take the leftovers?  Both of you having hissy fits might curtail this thing.  Just sitting back and taking it will only encourage them.   OF COURSE, he does not want to separate-but if you insist he will.  Everyone who believes this stand on their head.  Please, note I am still upright.  And do not be fooled by his tears.   Sex is not the answer.  His actions will show his intentions more accurately than anything. He has to be an open book for as long as you need him to be.  That means cell phone, too. This is gonna be tough.  Why not let him explain things to the kids when he leaves?  With you in the room, of course.  Why should you do the dirty work?   Kudos for the job hunt.  Protect yourself financially.  Get a consult from a divorce lawyer so you know your rights.  You need your own bank accounts/credit card.  Half of all joint funds are yours.  They can sit in your account as easily as his.  Talk to lawyer about this.  He is spending money on this hoochie that you do not know about, (cell minutes at minimum).   
 


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