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Affair, Honesty, Loss

My wife as had an affair, which she said that she ended, and wants to try to make our marriage succeed. The affair hasn't ended. She continues to contact the guy, who she works with, seeing him whenever she can. She continues to lie. She says that the affair was all my fault, that she felt unloved, etc, etc. The main reason is that my ex-wife continues to invade our lives. Following "experts" advise I tried over the years many diverse approaches, none worked over time. The ex-wife does things that are right at the edge of criminal, (harassment) but never actually crosses the line. Added up if you tell someone, they'd say "Oh my God", but separately they appear as minor annoyances at the worst and nothing that could be prosecuted.(I checked). Now my wife uses this daily as the reason both for her affair and for her now wanting a separation. I feel that she told the "other" man that she was ending it with me and is now in a quandary about what to do. When she talks to someone they agree with her, but I've heard her and was present, both with a friend and in counseling, and she lies, exaggerates and takes things completely out of context. It's like she's lying to herself, and starting to believe it. We have 2 young children and 2 that visit, from my ex-wife, every other weekend. She's even started criticizing the step-children as a reason for wanting out. She has remained intimate with me and there are times when it seems our marriage is rock solid. But then it seems like a drug addiction, this other guy pops up and its back to square one. I love her dearly. She says she loves me.What do I to stop this crazy out of control ride I am on?

by Nickie714   2 Posts 
Posted on 1/5/2008 6:59 AM
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Please remember that we always THINK we want what we can't have or at least we don't want anyone else to have them.  My husband has been cheating on me, lying about it and returning to our bed. Finally he decided to tell me he's not happy (because of her) that made me try harder, but a good long look in the mirror and a check of your integrity should tell you what you need to know.  If you have talked and your not getting the answers you need it's time to start your life over.
by Halston   10 Posts
Posted on 4/18/2008 5:49 PM
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Maybe your wife needs some space. She should still be there for you though if you are having issues with your ex and the children. She needs to be honest with her feelings. How are all the kids holding up in this situation?
by Barkley   912 Posts
Posted on 1/5/2008 4:03 PM
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OMG - I can totally relate. This is just like me and my husband. My hasband does exactly what your wife is doing. We are both in therapy and living together while we're divorcing. It's been Hell for me -- but all you can do is cope and try to move on. People like your wife and my husband are not worth the heartache.
by dmsjuliets   13 Posts
Posted on 1/5/2008 3:11 PM
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