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1Faith ( member #38975) posted at 10:20 PM on Thursday, October 19th, 2017
It's been a very rough day.
There is no way it couldn't or wouldn't be. One step closer to getting out of infidelity.
Mourn, be sad, and know you are going to be okay.
We are here and we care.
Sometimes my life feels like a test I didn't study for
earthangel ( member #44357) posted at 10:20 PM on Thursday, October 19th, 2017
(((36))) you sound in need of a hug... so here's a cyber hug !
And when you're ready there are 60000+ people ready to listen and lend a shoulder if you need it ... you WILL get through this rough day... because, God knows, you have been through worse !!
Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it’s bad - it's experience.
Jada4Max ( member #43987) posted at 10:35 PM on Thursday, October 19th, 2017
I have been at this place ((((36years)))) Sending thoughts and prayers.
Keep moving forward. This is what helped me along the way. I hope it is helpful to you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Peace and blessings.
Jada4Max ( member #43987) posted at 10:37 PM on Thursday, October 19th, 2017
Just to be clear, I am divorced and very happy.
Western ( member #46653) posted at 11:26 PM on Thursday, October 19th, 2017
dude, reach out to us. We knew it would be rough but keep in command. You are doing great. Further, stand your ground and update us
You are the man !!
How is your investigation going ?
SCARLETT94 ( member #52566) posted at 11:40 PM on Thursday, October 19th, 2017
I hope you are well 36.
(((hugs)))
"Don't look back, you're not going that way" Ragnar Lothbrok
Bazinga! TBBT
Sassenach... Jamie Fraser
36yearsgone (original poster member #60774) posted at 1:07 AM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
I've slept on and off most of the day. Just woke up and turned my phone on. My voice mail box is full. I have dozens of text messages, lots of new emails. Haven't checked any of them out.
[This message edited by 36yearsgone at 8:25 PM, October 19th (Thursday)]
If you are absent during my struggles, don't expect to be present in my success.
harrybrown ( member #59225) posted at 1:14 AM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
Do not get pulled back in.
Stay NC.
If you need to deal with something, have your attorney deal with it.
Do contact your kids.
even with a burner phone.
You can do this.
RubixCubed ( member #51615) posted at 1:59 AM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
Hang tough 36yearsgone. You are just doing what has to be done. Like pulling a rotten tooth.
Go somewhere you don't have cell service to listen to the messages if you feel like you will reply/make contact. Whatever you do just stay NO CONTACT.
We're here for you if you need us.
"But I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying real hard to be the shepherd."
OrdinaryDude ( member #55676) posted at 3:22 AM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
Are any of the messages not from her?
I was young and dumb and stayed with a cheater.
earthangel ( member #44357) posted at 8:08 AM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
Stay strong 36 !
Please don't listen, read or reply to any form of communication from your wife ... but make sure your children know you are safe, unharmed and choosing no contact with their mother.
((36)) it will get easier. ..
Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it’s bad - it's experience.
Justincase ( member #59189) posted at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
((hugs)) and full steam ahead! I'm glad you got some sleep yesterday. The best way to recharge and take care of yourself.
Watching and gathering, just in case...
Catwoman ( member #1330) posted at 1:56 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
How are you doing this morning, 36?
Cat
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
feelingthenoose ( member #35328) posted at 2:51 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
You're doing great 36. I've always been interested in Flagstaff. It seems like a more comfortable Tucson.
Wool94 ( member #53300) posted at 3:04 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
D-Day #1: April 7, 2016
D-Day #2: May 21, 2016
D-Day #3: June 7, 2016
Me: 1975
Her:WW (amn8r) 1981
Son 2006
Daughter 2009
"God not only loves you, but He actually likes you. "-Stephen Hooks
"My faith is mine now."
36yearsgone (original poster member #60774) posted at 3:59 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
Yesterday was a long day and last night even longer. For the most part I stayed in bed nearly all day. Last night I went for a long walk and ended up at a restaurant/ lounge. I sat at the bar and drank club sodas for a couple of hours. Chatted with a woman sitting a couple seats away from me. Turns out her husband is having an affair. We talked about the situations for a good hour and then I started feeling uncomfortable so I wished her luck and said goodbye.
I turned on my phone when I got back to the room and messages were still pouring in. I deleted everything without listening to or reading any of it.
I went to bed around 2:00 AM, woke up at 5 and had another large batch of texts and a bunch of missed calls. Out of curiosity I read all of them. Anger, sadness, bitterness, disbelief…they ran the gamut. Most of them were “How could I do this” to her or “God has forgiven me why can’t you?”
Then there were several “Where the f^ck are you? Why don’t you come home? We need to talk. We can work this out.”
My favorite one was, “This is very upsetting. You are causing me a lot of anxiety. Stop thinking about yourself. You need to start thinking about us!!!”
I’m skipping breakfast and probably going to stay in bed for another hour. I think I am going to send out resumes to employers out of state.
It’s a new day. A new beginning. A new life. So why do I feel like there is no floor below me and no sky above?
[This message edited by 36yearsgone at 10:00 AM, October 20th (Friday)]
If you are absent during my struggles, don't expect to be present in my success.
Western ( member #46653) posted at 4:03 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
Good job. Anything from the kids ?
36yearsgone (original poster member #60774) posted at 4:07 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
Good job. Anything from the kids ?
Nothing this morning. Maybe last night, but I deleted everything, so I don't know.
If you are absent during my struggles, don't expect to be present in my success.
Catwoman ( member #1330) posted at 4:10 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
With regards to relocation, while it may seem attractive (and I do understand the attraction, trust me), I would wait before making any huge decisions of that nature. But hey, doesn't hurt to send out resumes and "kick the tires" so to speak. I just would caution you not to make a large decision of that nature while your emotions are high and variable.
“This is very upsetting. You are causing me a lot of anxiety. Stop thinking about yourself. You need to start thinking about us!!!”
Okaaaaay, and how much thinking about "us" was she doing while she was having an affair, and how much anxiety has her behavior caused you.
Typical unremorseful WS thinking.
Cat
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
M1965 ( member #57009) posted at 4:25 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2017
36,
The content of her messages is unbelievable. So full of entitlement and delusion about what she has done. Every statement could be shredded, and the contradictions highlighted. Essentially, her attitude seems to be why can't she have yet another free pass to bring infidelity and dishonesty into the relationship. "Where the f*ck are you?" indicates how annoyed she is that you are out of her control.
"You are causing me a lot of anxiety"...That is just staggering.
All of which proves why you are right to be making the break with her, and also why it is good you are elsewhere.
As for your feeling of disorientation, that is natural for the process you are going through. You are skipping breakfast, but please do make sure you eat later, keep yourself hydrated, and continue to not respond to the barrage of nonsense being fired at you.
It’s a new day. A new beginning. A new life.
And it will get better for you, 36. That may be hard to see right now, and everything is so new that it is hard to adjust to, but your life will be so much better without all of this drama, lies, and infidelity clouding it.
[This message edited by M1965 at 11:20 AM, October 20th (Friday)]
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