What you gonna do if you found out that your spouse still have textmate?

@Jenith (1381)
Philippines
September 3, 2011 3:43am CST
I just found out recently that my hubby still have a textmate? When I ask him about it he said that they're just friends...bestfriend!. If this happen to you guys, would you believe your hubby? or you may think that something wrong going on.
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19 responses
@Rosa26 (2618)
• United States
4 Sep 11
I think that I know my hubby enough to know if he is lying to me. I believe on him and if he tells me that is a friend I would believe him.
@badwes (406)
• United States
13 Sep 11
that also doesn't back us from being carefull and watch and see for anychanges in our relationship
@Rosa26 (2618)
• United States
13 Sep 11
Oh yes! we have to be always alert! on our hubbies are doing, and checking any change in their schedules and change of humor etc.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
3 Sep 11
Hi sweetie. I don't think i will take that very well if i have to find out my boyfriend have a textmate. He can have friends, i honestly don't mind, but i won't tolerate it if he did that behind my back. At least i want to know where i stand in all that damn texting. Sometimes phones can really get on one's nerves though.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
4 Sep 11
Well now, i see that is going to be a problem sweetie. Ultimatime for me in this case. It's either me or her."Choose and make it snappy." I hope you can sort this out.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
Women nowadays must be wise and smart in all ways if not, we can be easily fooled by men. Yes we can have many friends as we like same with our partners but this textmate that he has for now is a bit different. I can read sometimes that the messages are too personal. What the heck! It must be stop. I'm still thinking the best ultimatum for him. Think Jenith....think.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
4 Sep 11
Wow you are very insecure. Don't you trust your husband? Why shouldn't he have friends? Unless he demonstrates that he is having an affair I think that you should welcome the fact that he has other friends and stop worrying. After all you have just written this post and I bet that you haven't told him about it.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
Wow never ever thought of that word. Ever since insecurity is not my business. Don't you think that maybe he was insecure that's why he's doing it.? That's why we have instinct, for us to know if there's something fishy going on.. right? I trust him but after what happened and for all the pains, I started not to trust him anymore. Well, everybody can have friends as many as they can. Whether you are single, married, widowed or separated...we are all entitled to have friends.
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@lampar (7584)
• United States
13 Sep 11
Why you have all these fuss about his textmate, may be she is just a best friend like he said, unless you catch him in bed texting together, then may be you should begin to get angry and raise suspeciou about his texting activity. Relax, lady, it is just a text-mate, not a lover, i am sure there is more in life that you need to worry daily than a textmate of your hubby.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
18 Sep 11
hahaha texting each other while they are on the same bed! what if texting together in bed...different bed? Textmate turn to be a lover! awp! Now I'm not worried of anything anymore I surrender all those to God! Thank you God for the blessings and mercy! Happy Sunday!
@syoti20 (5292)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
Situation like this is complicated in a relationship. Since you married things like this must be avoided. If I was in your shoe,I will do what he is doing. And when he caught me I will use his like " were just friends, bestfriend!"
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
hahaha that's what I did right after I knew it. He was so jealous. He easily got mad even for a very little thing happen. whatta revenge! Deep inside I was so happy. hahahha. I go out without asking permission from him. I watch movie and eat dinner out. I do all the things that I missed when I was single. haha In a long run it won't help but at least he knows why I did all those things. He deleted the number from his phonebook but still he texted her for sometime. I know. Why? I got her number and I can still see messages from her in his inbox. When I ask him who's texting him he said he doesn't know...maybe wrong sent. haha
@badwes (406)
• United States
13 Sep 11
talk about it and protect your life and love, bring it up , and try to get to the buttom line of it , something is wrong becasue it is a secret !! but if it was all clear from the very begining of the relationship , then it would have ben ok and fine !! right ?
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
18 Sep 11
right. Wish I could turn back times.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
maybe you need to know more about this friendship.. he should tell you who his friends are, including this woman that is his bestfriend. im sure your husband wouldn't like you to have a textmate turned bestfriend as well that he did not know. if there is no malice, how come you do not know about this before you discovered it. im still not convinced there is nothing going on, and i think your husband should distance himself in these kinds of relationships that might lead to your misunderstand... it is important that you have the respect for each other.. and him hiding things from you is not a good sign of him giving you the respect that you ought to receive.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
When I was single I have lot of textmates and it's normal to everybody who don't have any serious relationship yet but when I got married I stop 'cause I know it will just cause trouble and I don't want that to happen. I think it's common sense and I really don't know why his common sense is so uncommon.
@kaylachan (71977)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Sep 11
First of all I would believe him unless I had some more proof. There is nothing wrong for a couple to have seperate friends or best friends. Now if he was doing more then texting, making a habit of not coming home at all, then that in my mind would be a cause for concern. However, it seems to me your hubby just has a friend unless he's doing something else highly questionable. As far as my personal life goes. Sure I know my hubby has friends. But, I know what's going on. I control the phone bill, I know what calls are made, and when he receives a text message, I'm the one reading it to him. Hell, he can barely remember how to use voice mail. Why should I be concerned? Hell he gets annoyed easily when the phone company sends "free" texts. So texting is not something I have to be concerned about. I'm the one in the relationship who knows anything about text messaging. I have more texts then he does.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
That's good to hear. There must be transparency for couple to have a healthy relationship. Well, maybe my hubby don't want to see his wifey .happy. Maybe he's happy seeing me carrying all the burdens as what he does for now.
• United States
3 Sep 11
I would not be happy in finding out that my boyfriend of almost 8 years has a text mate. Since we share our lives as a committed couple, I would think he would have told me right away. We share our friends so not sure why this is something I had to find out as opposed to him telling me. We communicate quite a bit and would have hoped I was told. So no I would not be happy in finding out for myself and he would have to explain why I was not told. It has to be a good reason because this is not something I personally would do with a friend of mine without his knowledge.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
I can't be happy thinking that he got the nerve in doing this to me. I can't trust him in the way that I trust him before. I don't want to ruin the relationship just because of this. Sometimes I think to do the same thing but I know it won't help. I want him to stop doing that with his own, without forcing him to do so.
@pahak627 (4558)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
Well, if I were in your shoes, I would believe him. Trust him. If you have doubts why not use your husband's cellphone and try to exchange messages with his best friend. If they really are best friends and your husband finds out, he will be insulted because you didn't trust him. But if it's the other way around, then you will be hurt. At least you will know. Think about it.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
Yeah right no matter what will happen next at least as a woman and as a wife, I know the truth. It's better to know the truth even if it cause too much pain than making me feel like an idiot.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
Oh gosh, i am not yet married but i don't want my boyfriend to have textmates! When we started our serious relationship [/b]i deleted all the female contacts [b] in his cellphone! I personally don't have text mate too!Why he has top have text mate?That might lead into something stupid, or it maybe break us apart! so NO NO for such useless things. i this happens i would think there is something behind and will FREAK OUT!hahaha
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
I'm at your side but the reason why I post this is to weigh things out. Though the girl is a bit far but she keep texting and my hubby will also send text messages specially if we do have trouble. He will share what happen why we are in trouble and the girl also advice him on what to do. One time I replied the girl that "don't bother us and stop texting my hubby. I don't want you to send any text messages again" but she just replied that I have nothing to worry 'cause they are just friends. What you gonna do if you're on my shoes?
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
Hello there. I have a good friend who happens to have the same situation as yours. I suggest that you talk to your husband heart to heart. One thing will lead to another no matter what your husband will tell you. Boy and girl relationship is not same as girl friends. If she is really your husbands bestfriend, then he shouldn't keep it a secret from yours. Changing cellphone number is not a solution because he will still text her. Something fishy is cooking! Trust me, I met so many situations like yours. Subconciously, they know that this will bring to the next level. I hope things will be okay. I am here to listen. Just send me a private message if you need someone to talk.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
I'm sure even if we are not making any conclusions yet but the next level thing awaits. So beware. Even if he insist that they are just friends but I doubt it. I remember before we got married that there was this certain textmate wherein the girl told him that once they met, it's fine with her to have _ex even of both of them are already married. Oh my,...Whatta b_tch! Thanks bluespy.
@jonahh08 (261)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
If that happens to me I won't believe him. Don't believe him. Bestfriend...seriously? Why does he need gal bestfriend when he already got you? One of the role of bestfriends in our lives is to have someone to share secrets with. What are the things that he shared to that girl that he didn't tell you? I cannot imagine.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
It's so sad to realize that as a woman I always long to have a happy relationship with my man but how can I be happy, How can our married life will be happy if I can't trust him. When I found out that he has a textmate I warned him to stop but still he continue doing it. When I confront him, he just told me that he already told the girl but that girl keep on texting him and he can't do nothing about it. Sometimes I would ask myself why I marry this guy. It's too late to back-out. *sigh* Seems like I'm the only one working our relationship.
@RoSe0x1 (110)
• Egypt
3 Sep 11
Look...im not married but i think that he would have lied if something was wrong between them.he could have said anyother stories rather than she is his bestfriend...so,somehow he might be true but it is your role to make sure of that and feel what is going on using your instinct and 1 more advice..what is the need for a textmate or a best friend while you are there?..try to be his best friend indeed and his text mate also and fill his all time and he wont have or need anyother woman to text or make friendship with ;)
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
4 Sep 11
Normally, when a woman found out his man having textmates, of course this man would always say that they're just friends even if something went wrong. I'm not saying that something already went wrong it's just that it's always an excuse. No man would say directly to his wife that "yeah she is my girl". No one would dare to do that. If the man is guilty, he will be more careful for now since his wife is starting asking about it.
• United States
4 Sep 11
See I'm a little different. I have more male friends than female ones. So I told my guy point blank , there are guys that are just friends , he is the guy I am romantically linked with. and he is fine with it. I think once your love Has to hide a friend it isn't good. So I can't say what I would do , because I want to give my guy the freedom to befriend anyone he chooses just as he gave me. I'm sorry I didn't answer your question.
@Madona1 (2096)
• Gibraltar
12 May 12
Oh dear, if I were you, I would talk to your hubby. I would like to know if I also have a textmate, he would like it or not. If he didn't like it, then he shouldn't have the textmate either. He should put his feet into your shoes to see how you feel and if you like it or not. This is the respect in a relationship.
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
24 Jan 12
A few years ago, when I was younger and a little less experienced at life, I would have probably been really mad about a situation like this. However, now that I have matured a little more than I was back then, I have come to realize that it is not uncommon for people to have close friends other than the ones they are in a relationship with, and that pushing the issue will likely only cause more problems or end up ruining your relationship with this person altogether. They were likely friends with this person before they ever even met you, and in most cases, it would be wrong of you to ask them to end this friendship now. The issue of whether or not you think something wrong is going on is something you are going to have to come to terms with in your own way, because there is no generic answer that would apply in each and every situation. Each of these situations is unique in its own way with its own set of circumstances. If you really feel uncomfortable about this, you should talk to him about it and let him know that you have concerns. Just be sure to give him the opportunity to justify the situation, and be willing to trust that he is telling you the truth until he gives you a reason not to trust him…
@libramie (562)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
Wife have an instinct to feel it. If you think something wrong, don't judge instantly, befriend and try to communicate him and open everything so that relationship runs smoothly.
@Jenith (1381)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
That's the best thing to do to avoid trouble. Don't judge 'cause we don't know yet if it's more than friends or not. But if this happen to you... that you know somehow your spouse have a textmate, is it okay for you? or you want to stop their friendship?
• United States
4 Sep 11
Hi Jenith, I would not automatically come to the conclusion that your husband is doing something wrong or shameful. You should be his best friend, since you are his wife... but other than that.. there is nothing wrong with a husband having a female best friend. You don't give up your friends just because you are married. I wouldn't expect my husband (if I had one) to throw away a female friend just because he marries me. I wouldn't appreciate being told by my husband to give up a guy friend just because I am now married.. it's not right to do that. Friends last a lifetime.. they will be there with you through thick and thin, even when your own spouse isn't there for you. Your spouse should always be there for you also.. but sometimes they aren't. I'd never throw a friend away because I am married... however, I would also try to get my spouse to be friends with my friend.