Can Life Get Any More Complicated?

United States
May 21, 2009 2:19am CST
I have been married for 12 years. With my husband for 14 we have a beautiful 8 year old daughter. We did every thing right I thought. Had a 2 year relationship before getting married. Waited several years before having children. You know we did it all right at least that's what I thought. Then a few weeks ago after a huge fight he told me he wanted a divorce. Needless to say I was flabergasted. Knocked to my knees and taken aback as my head spins not sure how to pick my self up off the floor. So after talking for days and weeks we agreed that we would not divorce as of yet but that we would seperate and try to work our relationship out. Well we have been saving money left and right to take a vacation he suggested that we take this vacation to be away from home and try to work our problems out. I was like that is a great idea. So for the last few weeks I have been walking on cloud nine planning a vacation to save my marriage. You know the nice nighty for him, make up, hair done at the salon, night on the town in Vegas you know the place we fell in Love. Then I come home tonight and he had left his face book web page up and fell asleep next to our daughter comforting her. Well I know I should have just shut it but my curiousity got the better of me and I looked at some of his messages. I was once again brought to my knees by what I read. He has been talking to some of his old school mates at least thats what I thought. Then I read this one message where he is telling this girl that she still excites him and that he wants to smack her butt and about he is dreaming of meeting up with her and she responds that she wants to wrap her legs around him and hug him tight. I felt like I was punched in the stomach when I read that. Now my question is how should I feel. We are supposed to be trying to fix our relationship and he is talking like that with some one from his past. Needless to say I am heart broke, broken down defeated and not sure where to turn. Did I mention scared. I am sorry to air my dirty laundry here I just didnt know where to turn from here.
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
21 May 09
I can only tell you what I would do, feel, think, and even know. In my opinion, he doesnt really care. He says he wants his marriage and then plays like this. Another thing is I think he wanted you to find it. Why didnt he just x it out so that it wasnt found by you. I would say move on and go for child support and alimony and start your life over without him. Noone needs someone like that in their life. I know that it is easier said then done but I think of it this way. Would you ever be able to trust him again? Would you feel the same about him? Do you want to live your life always trying to look to see if he is still playing or getting bored or whatever it is he is feeling. I am so sorry that you are going thru this. I told my husband, yours is lucky cause I would have been waking him up and kicking him out!
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
22 May 09
Im of the temper and with that being such a shock I dont think I would have cared at that point if he has slept in a ditch. LOL! I do understand thou that you are going thru alot and your feelings and thoughts have to be all over the place. I guess what you need to do is make this about you. What you want and what you deserve and go from there. It is like when I tell my kids, you have to decide if this is what you want for the rest of your life or can put up with for the rest of your life. Or do you want something better for you and your kids if you have them. It is all a personal decision. Good luck.
• United States
22 May 09
Had he had any where to go I would have. I did wake him and not very nicely either. I drenched him with ice cold water. Granted it was not very mature but it sure did make me feel better for a few min lol.
@Beertjie (976)
• South Africa
21 May 09
This is very sad, your marraige was 'destroyed by Facebook'. I am also on facebook but I don't even log on anymore, it is boring. It is supposed to be a good site where family and old friends meet up again, but unfortunately, most people have that person in the past that they think of and go'what if'. Facebook has made it possible now for people to find out 'what if'. My heart is broken for you and your daughter. It can't be easy to just let go. I mean, where do you go, you will be a single mom, devorced woman, and all because your husband behaves like a school kid and fantisise about a 'long lost love.' Devorce is not easy so I wish you all the best, may you find strength and comfort in this time. I will be praying for you. Do your utmost best to warn every woman that you come across to forbid their husbands to use facebook. Don't keep your story quiet, help others by sharing, it might also help you with the healing proccess. many blessings
• United States
22 May 09
I hate face book. I have actually blocked the site from our computer. If he wants to talk to them then he can find someplace else to do it. I will not allow for it to be brought into my home. I need to think about my daughter and how she would have felt seeing that. Better to not even take the chance.
• United States
21 May 09
I agree with some of the others , The two of you need to talk . You need to tell him that he left his facebook up and what you saw . This is a good place to vent and to get others ideas, but you can't do what other's tell you to do . You and hubby have to talk this over , and he has to listen and take you serious . Hopefully you two can come back together and work things out . Maybe there are other problems that all of this stems from. If you are in the least bit still in love with him , and him with you .. Don't be too quick to divorce, try to work it out . Good luck girl ..
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
21 May 09
you need to sit down and talk to your husband and tell him what you saw. I am so sorry you are going thru this. I know it must be so painful. It is hard to judge from that conversation if the flirting he was doing was just limited to on-line or something more serious. Either way, it is something you two need to get out in the open and talk about if you are ever going to turn your relationship around. wishing you the best!
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
22 May 09
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
• United States
22 May 09
I woke him up shortly after making this post and confronted him about it. Needless to say what he said really did not mean anything to me and I still dont know how to feel. I guess I have shut off my feelings cause its easier than being hurt. I am gonna go on this trip and have a good time and when I get home I will have taken this time to make my choice. I still dont know how it will play out other than I have a long hard road ahead of me either way I go.
@med889 (5941)
21 May 09
To make life complicated or not is only a choice of ours, so you have to decide whether you want your life to complicate or not, Some one has said this to me once, at that time i was a bit angry to listen to him as he was not going through my situation but later or today when I realise his words he is indeed right, whatever our problem, we are able to solve it just be confident and trust yourself and the rest will do you good, I hope you get through this bad phase, I wish you all the best in life.
• United States
21 May 09
That is great advice I guess I have to evaluate how I feel. Focus on me for once and then when I am done do what I feel. What ever that may be.
@med889 (5941)
1 Jun 09
Hello there, thank you for the best response, hope everything turns good for you, have a wonderful day ahead.
@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
21 May 09
I am sorry to hear that you are on the edge of divorce.. Its a rough spot, I have been there myself I was divorce this last year.. I have a three year old son... Can understand all of the thoughts that are running through your head.. The first thing I would have to say is what does your inner heart think? If you found that, is there more? Can I save this marriage? I have a daughter will she be ok if I leave my husband? Honestly you can only answer these questions for yourself..no one else can tell you how to feel.. and what is the right way... because there is no right way... just your way... If he has already moved on in his heart then it would be harder to get him to come back to you... Yes you did do everything right got married and then had your daughter several years later.. Can not explain why its happening to you.. But if you really want to stay with your husband, the best thing you could do is to confront him about what you seen on facebook.. Ya I know thats a tough one.. Seek a marriage counsler, but he is not willing to see professional help, maybe a close friend of both of you, may be able to help the two of you to talk to one another.. Also if at all possible, regardless of how mad you are, DO NOT invovle your daughter...when you are talking to your husband... if you think things may get loud or heated... see if she can stay with a friend friday night.. and just keep those feelings to yourself until then, if that can wait that long... And if the two of you can not work it out, that it is over sit down the both of you, and talk with your daughter.. The first thing a child things when something goes bad, its their fault.. When it is not at all.. and also that you both still love her... also try to talk to you husband about how you too are going to share custdusy of your daughter... then that is not dragged out in court.. the more the two of you can decide between the two of you the less stressful court will be... Good luck to you, and I hope this helps... let me know if you have any other questions I am willing to answer them for you.. Just have to remember if he doesnt want to fix it, then its best to move on, nothing will change it... you can only control your own destiny!! Hugs
• United States
22 May 09
Thanks for your support. I know I have a long road ahead of me no matter what the out come is. I did confront him. I am not one to let things ride. I woke him up and was like WTF. Needless to say we talked all night him trying to make me feel better but I have to say that nothing he said really made a difference to me. But I am gonna take this trip to see what he can do to redeem him self in my eyes. I mean the love I feel for him is still there even if its slightly clouded at this time. Like I said I have a long road ahead of me. But it means the world to me that I have some great friends like you all here on mylot.
• United States
22 May 09
Wow! You consider me a friend... Wow! sorry wasnt expecting that... anyways.. I am very proud of you for confronting him right way... That is awesome for many reasons... First of all it is showing him, if he does want to stay with you, you are not willing to just let things slide... Its great that the two of you were able to talk amongs yourselfs to try to figure things out... The only reason I suggested some else be there is because of what happen in my particular situation.. Its even better that you guys are going on vacation together to try to resolve all of this... can I make one suggestion thought? Leave all phones, computers, etc that may interfer with the quality time that you guys are setting aside... granted you need to have a phone just in case something happens... so just go out and get a prepaid phone for 20 dollars... two other good things with that is the fact you wont have the possiblity of losing them, and its less stuff to have to luged around with you. When you suppose to be on vacation having fun.. This way all ties to the interent will stop while you too are trying to work things out.. Thus no one can sit there on the side lines trying to swad him otherwise... Good Luck
@trinee (514)
• Trinidad And Tobago
21 May 09
Autumrose. we all have problems at some point in time and we all need someone to just listen even if they cannot help us deal with our problems. Sometimes when we speak you would be surprised by how your words can help another person. I don't know if this issue with you and your husband "just started". You know better than any of us here what's been going on in your life all this time. Maybe there are issues that have been floating between you and your husband for a while now that have not been dealt with. You have to decide whether your family (not just your marriage) is worth fighting for and at least try to talk to your husband. He has to do the same because without both of you wanting it, that can be a real probem. Remember you have an 8 year old daughter; it's not just about you and him anymore. I don't know what communication is like between you and him but it all starts with talking and being honest with him about how you feel about everything. If you cannot verbally speak with him, find out what is the best way he communicates; a way that you know you can express your feelings clearly and a way that he will listen. All the best to you whatever the outcome.
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• United States
22 May 09
If I can help one other person then I would have to say that the pain I am feeling is worth it. I would never want to hear about another that is going through this. Not that I want to go through it as well. Your words mean alot thanks so much.
@trinee (514)
• Trinidad And Tobago
22 May 09
Autum, I really hope that things work out for you in your life and by extention your marriage if it was meant to be that way. I believe that we all need to step back sometimes and evaluate things. See where we are and where we woud like to be in our lives. I don't know what your relationship with God is like but I hope that you would go to him in pray and seek guidance. All the best to you and your daughter.
@xParanoiax (6987)
• United States
22 May 09
Mid-life crisis? Maybe? I don't know. ^_^' In your shoes, I'd try to calm myself and talk plainly and gently with him. Guys tend to spook easier, when talking their minds in relationships, than girls, so I'd try to initiate the conversation in a manner that he couldn't think that he was gonna be yelled at (unless he were to actually say something so awful as to deserve it, like any reasonable conversation)...and try desperately to understand his mind. Even if his mind's effed up, that'd be the only way of discerning whether or not there's any way thing's can or SHOULD be worked out.
@Amberina (1541)
• United States
22 May 09
I'm very sorry this is happening to you. If he doesn't want to seek counseling and work on the marriage I think you should go because it will help you and your little one to get through this and understand why he is doing this. It will also help you get your life going in another direction. I wish you all the best.
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• Philippines
21 May 09
If that happened to me, I'd probably confront my husband about it. Would this be the real reason why he wants a divorce and the huge fight you had was just an opening for him? That hurts, but I believe you need to hear the truth. You're on one side, trying to fix the relationship, but on the other end your partner doesn't seem to want to cooperate. This is the time both of you need to lay all the cards down. I would also suggest you seek counseling if you really want to save the relationship. Good luck.
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• United States
22 May 09
I have been thinking about what I am gonna do. I have had no sleep and I think that I have finally made my choice. Well my choice for now. I am gonna go on this trip and see how it all plays out. Maybe this is his one chance at redeeming himself in my eyes. Depending on how it all goes on our trip will determine what my choice will be. Thanks for your support it means alot to me.
@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
22 May 09
Wow! I'm so sorry to hear about this. I know what you mean though, it seems like we as women will sometimes plan something out, like you said, the nighty, makeup, etc and it seems like you've done all this for nothing. You know, sometimes you don't know what you have until it's gone. He obviously doesn't appreciate the good woman that he has. Maybe it is time for you to move on. It's hard to say, I know I've been in many of these similar situations before and it's so hard to do what your head says when you are listening to your heart or vice versa. Life is complicated, I guess it just wouldn't be life if it wasn't. Please keep us posted on how things go sweetie, keep your chin up and don't let this man keep you down.
• United States
22 May 09
Ok so here is a brief update of the situation so far. After blocking facebook on the computer I had a change of heart. How is he to prove himself if I make it so that he cant log in. So I removed it. Mind you this is after he swore to me that he would do what ever it took to prove that he loves me and only wants me and our family. I told him that the only way he would ever be able to prove that to me was to agree that if he is ever to do that again that I will take his daughter from him and we will live alone me and her with out him but him still supporting us and maintaining the life style that we are accustomed to. Meaning that he would have to move in with his mother or his sister not something that he is willing to do to be able to provide her and I with what we have now. Any way I was smart. I thought to my self how can I make sure that he really means what he says. Well we went and had them notorize our private agreement that he wrote out and signed with a witness. Making it a legal contract between him and I. I am not sure but I dont think that some one that was wanting to leave would be willing to do that. Maybe I am crazy and just destined to get hurt but it seems to me that maybe he truly made a mistake and is very regretful of it now. At least I have my fingers crossed and have been praying on a nightly basis for a sign maybe this is my sign.
• United States
22 May 09
No.. See the funny thing with the interent is, its like a whole another life.. You can change your views on life, basically become a different person.. May be your husband took this one step too far... and before he realized it, he was about to lose his real life to the fanasty life that he created online... I am not saying that everyone does this most people stay true to theirselves, both online and off. Him getting caught, could have been the wake up called that he needed...I am happy hear that you did make him sign an agreement with you...one that can be held up in court... hopefully it never goes that route... Great Job STANDING UP FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR DAUGHTER!!
• Brazil
21 May 09
It´s a pitty but you´re not the only one passin for that. I am not married, but had a wonderful relationship with a man that became my best friend. Well, sometime ago I discovered he was with another girl that in the start was just friend but now they are together. I am the one paying for his medicin, I was the one taking care of him all of these years and a girl he met for 2 months and dated for 2 weeks come and puts all into the garbage. I will tell you one thing, you have a family, you were together for a long time, she just wants to do a little f**k and that´s all. Don´t loose your man because of an adventure. Talk to him, try a couple therapy, try anything but don´t let him go that easy if you still love him. That´s it.
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• United States
22 May 09
I am not sure how I feel at this point. I just need to take some time for me and really focus on how I feel. For so long I have been worried about every one else and how they feel why I kept being pushed aside. Well no more. Its all about me now. Thanks for your support. I have a rough choice to make in the days to come.
• Philippines
21 May 09
Maybe this mariage is not worth saving after all, and doing so would be just for a lost cause. Try to move on as early as now, ignore your husband and live a hppy life without him. Even if he says it's just flirty mail dont go for it. It is still a bad thing to do. Try to go on dates with your friends and see the life outside your married life. Just a suggestion though. Hope all ends well.
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• United States
21 May 09
Thanks for your advice I will see what I can do. I dont really have many friends being completly devoted to my family for the past 14 years. But maybe I can rekindle some of my old friendships as well. Thanks.
• United States
21 May 09
I agree with Redhornet. If you husband "says" he wants to make things right, but instead hes doing that...I wouldn't bother either. Live life for you and your daughter now. Yourself and her are your only priorities. It is going to be hard. Nothing in life is easy but if you are up for it, the possibilities are endless to making your life happy again. I wish you the best of luck!
• Malaysia
21 May 09
hello, I'm don't have any valuable advice for you because it never happen to me before..I can't afford to ignore your story. It makes me wonder will this happen to me too. I heard this similar story before but still I don't know what is the best solution for your situation right now. I hope any mylotter can guide you through this. Be strong okay!
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• United States
21 May 09
Thanks I really appreciate your kind words.
• United States
22 May 09
Hi Autumnrose2008 I feel so bad for you. I can not tell you how to feel-I believe your feelings cannot be wrong,especially when they are in your gut.I do know some men like the dirty talk on the computer without cheating on their wives. Maybe he is going through male menopause,the only sure way is to be blunt and honest with your husband and ask him if he is cheating on you or interested in someone else. Seeing HE asked YOU about this vacation I think he is wanting to save your marriage. Maybe you do need a bit of spice to perk things up,we do tend to fall in a routine after being together for so long. Ever thinking about blogging on his Face book page??? Like" I love you" "your wife"? Or better yet---remember the song " I love pina coloadas"? Maybe take a hint from that. I wish you luck, and light
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
22 May 09
I'm sorry to hear your story. It seems the love between your husband and you no longer like before. I know you still love him but he don't. He's cheating on you! You can try to get him back but for me, cheating is a sin I never forgive. He can forget my birthday or spend more time at work than with me, but not cheating. I'm not in the place to ask you to forget him and start a new life, but you should make a decision on what to do. Whether to save your marriage or just move on.
• China
22 May 09
I'm sorry to hear that. But you have a beautiful 8 year old daughter. In order to your daughter, i think that your don't divorce. We hope everything is ok in the future.