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I just saw something different and took a chance. To me it would be unforgivable unless he has some serious mental incapacity and a mid life crisis is not serious in my opinion. For my part Im determined to keep making good ones. Satori should keep quiet and not open her too-smart-for-her-own-damn-good-mouth. I had to call the OW (humiliating) to find out what the hell was going on. Sometimes we def need a change of scenery to clear our minds. At some point you need to get off the crazy train and that is what the 180 does gets you some distance to not engage in the drama. TryingHards Grandpa called it fish or cut bait. With Marital Abandonment Syndrome questions go unanswered, working through it is off the table, and the wayward spouse becomes a complete stranger. I was determined no matter what happened in my marriage I would come out the other side better for it. If you cant even commit to seeing us and its been 24 hours then there is no point in anything. I had PTSD for 2 years b/c I was afraid he was going to ruin me financially. I was get this worried about him at that stage even more than myself. I dont believe I have ever requested to Doug and Linda how to run their blog. Yeah, Imma let them finish. If you remove your permission you will agitate the CS. It is hard to know or understand how someones mind operates. They are grabbing onto life rafts but they are sinking in slow motion I have come to realise. Life is too short to be filled with bitterness and anger. Especially when the actions are not yet there. Current thinking is along the lines you suggest, i.e. No cursing. Once I do, it will be madness. Hired not only a psychiatrist, to issue me proper medication because honestly my anxiety was through the roof and Xanax became like Tic Tacs for me. He can just eat his heart out!! The million-dollar question is why people just up and run away one day without giving their spouse a shred of warning. Gawd. Satori. But Im struggling with the grander concepts atm. Its a Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde transformation. Lots of hysterical bonding, lots of wondering if he was coming home from work that night, and lots and lots of talking. That on top of HIS lawyer telling him it was going to be a long drawn out divorce and that my lawyer was going for a huge sum (because they talked at the court house plus he knew his history) I believed scared the crap out of him i.e. Satoriwho knows what lies your husband spun to his parents. Learn to hear the inner voice, and not succumb to the influence of others. TH is right on blood is thicker than water. After d-day he did stop all contact, but a few time he whispered her name in his sleep..I was destroyed. I agree dint talk about OW. Losing my grip on my emotional composure. And I have. And again DO NOT TALK ABOUT SPLITTING STUFF AMICABLY WITH HIM. Unfortunately we BS often forget that as well. Im looking forward to being able to take the pressure of this day to day emotional stress and actually be dedicated to myself. First off your brother is right. Herobuilders, a manufacturer of action figures, rushed to produce a doll representing Wilbanks, wearing a jogging suit bearing the slogan "Vegas baby". Now he needs to deal with his own fallout that he alone created. Im weighing my options (with an eye on things legal) but its fun to dream a bit x. Satorilol not to worry. As they say, never complain, never explain. My wife threw out some complete garbage at me. It implies that I am or should be fine, its H thats having the terrible time and not me, since H has to move!! I do think that it is important that we all have respect and consideration for one another but that probably goes without being said. It upsets me seeing people like that. Thought I would reply to you down here, but a thousand times YES. It is hard to negotiate when H made so many unilateral decisions and took things so far already (ie the pit that H dug himself in as Puzzled describes it). Thanks Puzzled for your thoughts and experience. There was a purity before the affair. Thats why Ive been agreeing, but maybe youve nailed it, that it must be his idea or again its me being controlling *smh In other words he hears anything I say as white noise and is sticking to his guns at all costs and actively ignoring anything and everything that comes out of my mouth even when its mostly been neutral, kind or positive. So glad things have improved for you and you are in a better place. That is a very insightful article on grief..Thank you!!!! It's important to know! They do not have the capacity to hold the space for me, for whatever reason. And yes they make it all about them. Her death threw me back into a very deep hole. Hahaha. Well not so much. You deserve so much better. This trauma you have suffered is terrible and I hope you can start to find some relief. I hear you about anxiety. Not that I can remember. We have no control over others. His manipulation was always so subtle.it wasnt that I actually saw it that I am now able to call him on it. God Bless your Dad. Keep searching for someone who you can be comfortable with as a counselor. As you can see. Rollercoaster ride is the perfect example of life during this time. After discovery the house of cards cave in and they are generally left with nothing. LOL I loved TryingHards additions to ShiftingImps list. ! Um yeah thats exactly what I should do, with my unbathed self, dirty hair, and week old pajamas. You can always choose to R at any point if you think he really means it. Satori ", "Wilbanks gets 2 years' probation, plus community service" - CNN article, June 3, 2005, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Runaway_bride_case&oldid=1126737934. Frankly I dont know how they do it. Great post Puzzled. It seems like your marriage (much like most of us on here) was solid and happy and until the affair, there werent issues or problems. Entitlement is the theme of every aspect of this mess. After that you can work on your personal relationship. Lucky you that at least you didnt have that as well. to try to understand what is going on with my husband. Did you have to pay compensation for the property you destroyed? She held control and power over you. They wished me a safe drive and let me leave. Most times when guys say I no longer want to be married they have an affair going on OR someone they are very interested in. Hang in there! I questioned every aspect of myself because I was not enough as a person. 6. Silence. Such a psychological "twist" is inherent in people with anxious and suspicious character. but his version at the time of the A was different. <3, http://forums.delphiforums.com/ASPartners. Take your time getting through your emotions and feelings. Ever. It may have changed my chances to save our M. OW had a solid lead on me in encouraging him to leave because I was in the dark. Im happy to hear youre in better spirits and I think it may be because you have a good therapist. I can only agree he is lost. She wont come home? Not interested. She had known her fianc for eight years, and the momentum that carried her like a wave toward the altar must have seemed unstoppable.Priya had the wedding jitters in October. Now he is sulky, angry H. Guess that means he spoke to the lawyer finally lol. But, so as not to create a difficult atmosphere, I would simply drop the issue. If you suggest something shot down. I was fully prepared and he had no idea. Its the full blame game, TFW. Really, now Im just mourning I guess. Pretty sure from everything I read everywhere that no one is happy with the family law system regardless of what country you are in. After D-day #2, she became even more distant and cold and resentful. Immediately. He was teary, petulant, annoyed at being asked to discuss things. I heard not sure I want to be married. Everyone here seems to have made it out together in their M, even if they are at differing stages on the path. I still struggle with looking at me for blame but thats on me. He never left the house or D me, but I heard the D word over the next 6 months again and again. Especially if you have no idea if he will continue to support you in the next months. Thank you ALL for the fresh perspective on the PILs etc. And that then explains the no remorse towards how the damage inflicted on me. Your H has to come to grips with his crap behavior and take responsibility to do the hard work ahead. Dont buy into it. Im sure he lives her and is conflicted. There was no premeditation to my actions. Definitely. Right ?!? And I love you as you are in all of your saltiness and because of your saltiness. It is possible I guess but how to know what is really going on with him? You guys are right when you say things are moving quickly. He did. My problem was not (so much) that my fiance left with another woman, BUT that our common friends (not my friends anymore), thought that I should grow up and get over it. Likely on both sides..love is patient, kindetc. Yes to all of them. Why would it be, after a passionate relationship, when the question of the wedding has already been resolved and preparations are in full swing for it, the bride suddenly kicks up? Hes trying to help but his analysis is simply incorrect. It seems (according to my friends who have them), like how mother might be in a kind of power struggle with a teenage son who is starting to pull away. Ive been trying to work whether his fuckupdness was something that developed over the 15 years or was it always thereAnd I shudder to think about an A happening in 10-20 years time too.As in, if I didnt happen now, it would have happened eventually? Sadly, I know this all too well. Well he got it in spades!!! I hope you also expressed that R is still on the table but you cant do it by yourself and that he is being quite uncooperative at the moment. Maybe Im just stubborn as hell. Tonight he didnt take my call. Probably somewhere in the middle, in this case. Such is the effectiveness of gas lighting by a cheater! This led to me breaking down in tears (cant put that grief genie back in the bottle) in front of him. And by the way, my wife didnt come home one night. You have offered an opportunity to R. Its his decision now. Ive actually had enough and he may be sensing that now, but he is still hanging tough for now. He is changing like the weather. I also called his key employees the week of DDay 1 and told them about his affair with the employee. You have to go through it, theres no way around it, and it sucks big time. Reading in emails how your H is planning to D you for domeone he knew for less than 12 months is just heartbreaking. Im going to be as sweet as pie from here on and get the signature. Let him squirm. As with TryingHard, every word you type is precious to me, and has given me so much, not least the wise counsel and hard won experience that you so both generously shared for my benefit and support. What a tangled web it is and further down the rabbit hole we will go if we are ever to unpack this one. It was comforting to know that I had friends who completely understood. Its all about control. Only THEN did we go to MC inernest. Im not in a great place right now but thank you for all your thoughtulness. The betrayed spouse never saw it coming and has no chance to talk about why. But only if its R. Otherwise theres no conversation to be had. I would practically freak out if I woke up and he wasnt in the bed. Try and get him to feel comfortable even talking to you, and NOT running away. ! My response was Why didnt you just tell me in plain English. SI. Im not sure if thats true for everyone but it has been for me. He cannot change any life insurance beneficiaries b/c the policies are in my name and he is the insured. Absolutely mind boggling, but so to the script thats in the Cheaters Handbook! No kids. But Id like to order a colonoscopy for my H and ask them to vacuum his brain while theyre in there!!! Im paranoid and do not trust any of my own judgments at this point. Were you discussing D? This can be a set of health-improving gymnastics exercises, for example, yoga classes. He may want to R but it may be beyond his capabilities for whatever reason. And then he would start acting like a man. The clues were never there. I am authentic and real. Maybe that is why he acts the way he does. I can totally believe that the betrayal by your H was worse than losing your parents. It worked. Wow TFW, you are a beautiful wife! Hired a very good therapist that was trained in infidelity with an emphasis on spiritual support. I hope you find it helpful. That said, weve never censored anyone on this site and were not about to. Im sorry but its Miss Toughie Pants time. I think if you read the books a lot of the information there will resonate with you as far as your ex wife is concerned. I am so sorry for you. It answers the I dont know what to do problem perfectly. I doubt it. What is Walkaway wife Syndrome? He clearly stated 2 days ago I dont want to re R. Theres always a cost and a lesson. How sad for him. I wish there was more insight/information into what makes someone capable of this kind of cold, unempathetic, behaviour? Thanks anyway Dad. Dont get into any kind of legal discussion. She has been distant the whole time showing little affection and behavior that she loves me. Too bad, so sad for the sad little sausage . We are becoming empty nesters. My dad was very controlling and my mom was submissive. When asked why he didnt take me up on it at the time because he was deep into the affair at that time, he said he never wanted to divorce me O.M.G someone kill me!!!! Glad to hear how you are doing on your trip. Everything you say is right on and I promise you are going to come out of this better, smarter, tougher, wiser, more resilient, hubby not so much Im afraid. What Is a Walkaway Wife? My wife gave me her ILYBNILWY talk in March of 2015. He told my husband how angry he was that he had betrayed and hurt me. I asked if it was HER and he said yes. I think this lawyer is going to open up his eyes. We still have a lot to sort out, but Im sure after H has visited OW and sealed the deal over the holidays, he will come back fully charged with testosterone, ego-stroked and spoiling for a fight. You are right, it has helped me to vent, even if it is , ahem, expressive at times. What kind of family will she have, where will they live, will there be children, how does he and the other take care of her? Of course he had no answer. Suddenly a loud and all-encompassing voice said something that started to drown out the negativity. A couple of days later MIL asked my H apparently (unbeknownst to me) if he was having an A. She even blamed me for her affair. I cannot imagine a M in recovery with newly developed in-law issues (created by the CH). My brother has an interesting theory that my Hs A is a form of revenge committed by my H on me because he is actually in competition with me and is angry that I am showing hm up in the business, in life generally, and as I have been unwittingly making him feel less about himself, he has cheated to show me. Have to say I came away from the whole interaction in a mix of emotions: dejected, frustrated, yes angry, but also bemused. Her actions towards me (or lack of actions) were only beginning. I had to contend with them every Friday night for about 12 years until I put my foot down (and the no calling, coming home at whim at all hours etc). Go out with a friend for a drink or dinner. Move away from people who would go this and move forward with some positive things in your life. whatever. Now its all about what he can get. BSA, Thanks for your response. I am all over it. Jennifer violated no law . Poor timid forest creature didnt know what to do. You know, we all think when we say yes to the proposal and then we say I do in the vows that this is a final thing. My guess is the lawyer took one look at H and thought Holy f**k I got the crap client. Yeah baby!! and thats when I blew ENOUGH to him as well. As I read your story it makes me shudder how ugly my own situation could have become if my husband had chosen the path of continuing contact with the OW. But if they are going to be idiots then it leaves the BS no choice. At the beginning of this nightmare I tried to be there for my son-in-law, who I love dearly, as well. If a guy is tormented by worries and doubts about the wedding, you need to share them with your friend. Hed pull me in then push me away. The person sitting on the tracks sees a clear horizon and believes it is safe to be parked in that spot since there is not train coming along. I heard that too. To answer your questions we have been married for 15 years. Let's say a girl likes two guys. But one person by themselves CAN and do wreck marriages. Will she forgive you? And it should be remembered that she herself is not without "sin. But if he leaves the business then yes, he is out. Im greatful for that. And yes there will be good days and bad days and it will eventually start to smooth out a bit. Im still considering that as an option, just wanted to see how the next week plays out and if she is still in touch with my H. You cant Whatsapp your way out of the federal court system here! JTKI know its hard particularly at our age and youve been with this person foreverrrrr. Psychology Today 2023 Sussex Publishers, LLC. But she wasnt going to tell me anything. Was she a great mom and wife? He would tell you one minute he is staying with you and next he is leaving you. I suggest those who are offended by words find those sites. I admire so many things about you, my dear TryingHard. Or do you think he is upset to lose me? She stood there in shock as everything I said was the exact path it followed. Just because hes says it loud and often doesnt make it so. Almost. They will be getting married soon. In my other reply to you below I told you Im looking into a clinic for my off the wall anxiety. Long and amazing though. This is a very interesting issue. I kept working and even went past her several times and she never, ever made eye contact with me. But he would have taken it to the grave. Runaway bride syndrome (gamophobia, gametophobia) mangrupikeun komplks sipat kapribadian ngatip anu henteu aya hubunganana sareng panyawat mntal. I just found out the hard way that even being considerate and nice my H just found new ways to justify his behaviour and keep detaching from me. Now what??? Now he wants a D. So I fall apart and agree yet again. But the OW explains the personality change too. Sometimes I wondered if Id be happier if she didnt come home. Not selfish or mean but I no longer rely on him to be the source of my happiness. Stay strong and take care of you. It was disingenuously disruptive, he tries to avoid seeing you when he can LOL I keep thinking about her too Im hoping shes having a good time. My husband just abandoned me, I have a 9 month old baby, and I think Im going crazy, I feel pain in every part of my body We understand the sting of betrayal and the confusion it puts into our lives. He is living in his own place, can whatsapp or Skype OW to his hearts content. Its his actions that still haunt me. Im going to try to feel my way into the right direction. I couldnt go through it again. I notice more subtle clues in our friends that make me say hmm?, sounds like theres some trouble there. So we have R but it is a long hard road at times. All the things you suggest are very true and helpful, but I guess some have to be in the time frame for the individual. I knew she was planning to get away for her trip but couldnt remember her time frame. The dopamine pathways fire up from the high of the illicit affair as chemicals such as drugs or alcohol. I think you must be stronger than me. Satori Wow how are you coping with that. Dear sirs, But it takes a strong person and commitment to get through it. I felt tempted to on-send the link to my H but Im sure it would only be seen as provocative. 2. I dont want to hope now as the sooner I get used to this feeling the sooner it will pass. It took me a long while getting there. From scratch. Omg TryingHard. Thanks for sharing that raw uncensored version. My dear I totally get it. This should be fun, TH-I dont know how much longer I have to live. Its SAPPING YOUR STRENGTH. But its an even bigger commitment from your H if he wants to save your marriage. Now the story is that M was bad so of course implicitly H was justified. Things changed for him just before DDay2. Its as if they are trying to taunt us with their new way of living. How is it someone doesnt want me??? But finally faced with the music ie the real me and the real feelings I have about him, for the first time he suggested marriage counselling. It wasnt worth it to her as my h had spent thousands and thousands rebuilding her hovel. All of this is of no consequence except that of course my H was at that time working very closely with this employee on a number of things. Betrayed Spouses often look back at D-day and think of all the things they did wrong and how they could have handled it differently but they are in SHOCK for heaven sake. I made her life miserable there. No one could do it without sleep. Hes starting to open up a little this is why its called a roller coaster. Satori He immediately went NC with her. He (in his own) planned a beautiful romantic evening complete with a stay at an expensive inn. H is cancelling MIL now so maybe there is a small opening. Any sort of character or integrity has disintegrated by the blinding infatuation of their affair. Sheesh I think I saw their price per share jump after my personal DDay!! E.G. Scared of it all. Gave no indication of where my head is really at. I bet almost every BS has heard this. The pain is real. Check out RBS (Runaway Bride Syndrome) by The Challenged on Amazon Music. He doesnt want to be that guy so he justifies his bad behavior by blaming you. My doctor was amazing he was right onto it. In many cases, the explanation involves a combination of these reasons. Yep blood is thicker than water and the big dummy went for the shortest most despicable straw. No way. It is difficult to settle on love when seductive alternatives are all around. The day he left me, the receipts were perfectly filed in a new folder on my desk, and this was after nearly 8 months of asking for them. Im not sure what to do. Fog. Their lives continue and we enjoy silent suffering. And DDay2 is when the control in our relationship came back to me. My friends husband bought a bar as his mid life crisis. She was an expert manipulator because when I finally woke up and started to call her out, she played the victim perfectly and turned others to her side. Im not trying to give you false hope but I really dont feel this is over for him. Often doesnt make it so be because you have offered an opportunity to R. its his decision.! 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