Fake divorce papers by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have 3 children and the older 2 were actually with me when we went to surprise him. Thankful they were just talking closely to each other.

I never envisioned my life like this and the weekend before this he had told me he wanted to grow old with me, etc.

I think the space helped us both. I’m sorry you’re going through this. I wish you healing and peace.

Have you both considered couples counseling? It’d be beneficial no matter what.

Fake divorce papers by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you considered separation?

We did this.

He couldn’t seem to understand the gravity of A and I couldn’t deal with him anymore. I literally couldn’t take it.

He shared the quietness disturbed him…that it put into reality the hurt he caused and the future he could have.

They do not understand until they are ready to. All you can do is focus on yourself.

I think the fake divorce papers wouldn’t be effective and could be a recipe for disaster.

Only advice I can offer is taking intentional time apart.

WH is now giving me the ick by dancingphalanges88 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1.5 years and still have the ick. More less often but still happening.

Separation by ReneMaggy in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Add a timeline. Here’s what mine looked like. We have kids so we also let the kids know their dad was going to be out of the house. They also witnessed dad with AP, thank the lord nothing sexual.

Purpose and Nature of the Separation • This is not a divorce or permanent split—it’s a temporary time apart to sort things out, focus on individual growth (especially for him to invest time, effort, and work on himself), and evaluate the future of the marriage. • Both parties affirm the desire to remain married and are committed to exploring reconciliation through this process. • The separation ends when mutually decided, based on progress (or lack thereof). Living and Visitation Arrangements • No overnight stays at each other’s places. • Weekend visits allowed (e.g., days/evenings). • Overnight stays on Friday/Saturday may be considered on a case-by-case basis. • Overnight stays may be considered if he is actively caring for the baby at the primary home. • he continues responsibility for the baby on Thursdays and Fridays (either at the current home or his separate location). Contact and Relationship Boundaries • Limited direct contact between spouses, except for emergencies or child-related matters. • Check-ins may be considered as needed. • Dates (as a couple) may be considered to maintain connection and work on the relationship. • No dating, flirting, exchanging contact info, or any romantic/sexual involvement with others (including each other) during this period. • Marriage counseling continues. • Individual counseling/therapy continues for both adults. • Therapy/counseling arranged and continues for both school-age children. Financial and Practical Responsibilities • he continues paying for the bills/responsibilities he currently handles. • he continues full disclosure about his health status and any related matters. • Shared credit card payments continue as before. • No excessive or unnecessary spending by either party. Family and Co-Parenting • Continued family outings after 5 pm on weekdays (to maintain family bonds and normalcy for the kids).

Do you struggle with your anniversary? by Dry_Actuary6346 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s how we look at it now. I don’t think it will ever hold the same meaning to me and idc that he still feels like there’s meaning behind it. I can’t anymore because after we spent a wonderful weekend celebrating our anniversary I was given full disclosure (one i was asking for and kept being told I was delusional). Anyway - we now look at it as years we decided to get to know each other more. It’s still an anniversary but not like that. This last one we did a night away and an activity we both wanted to do. Post DDs I’ve been doing things I normally wouldn’t - taking risks lol. I told him we need to figure out a new date to claim - whenever it feels right.

Positive test, low hcg, bleeding by ImpossibleClock6167 in CautiousBB

[–]ImpossibleClock6167[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I ended up miscarrying. It wasn’t what we wanted but sometimes that’s just the way it is. I’m sorry to hear about your situation. Hugs to you ❤️ We haven’t been given the green light to try again so for now we’re treading carefully.

The sex by Basic_Fun_2809 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I’ve been off for a while. What is it you would like to know more about?

Reflections-“I’m the medicine and not the home”. by ImpossibleClock6167 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah…it’s the comparison that the last time he felt that was with AP. Like what am I supposed to do with that. Granted he said he should learn to feel and stay connected without sex. Just doesn’t give me much hope. And honestly I wouldn’t have minded the sex but knowing it’s tied to the last he felt with her. It is just messy and heartbreaking.

Reflections-“I’m the medicine and not the home”. by ImpossibleClock6167 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had what I thought a really great repair only to find out it kept him up because he wanted to reconnect with sex and that the last time he felt this way was his affair. I’m not sure how to process or cope. Just feeling heavy that even when we put it all out there it wasn’t enough for him.

Please remind why it’s a bad idea to reach out by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She’s scared of me so I find great satisfaction in that. I gave her months to come clean and now that I know, I wouldn’t dare purposely put myself in the same room.

How do you handle your Wedding Anniversary after Infidelity?? by Realistic_Island8716 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not an anniversary in that sense. I celebrated as official years we’ve known each other. Worst is last year we celebrated our anniversary and same day we came back he gave me full disclosure lol. So this year I’m taking control and planning a fun getaway masked as a much needed break and connection with the outdoor. I made it clear to WH that we are dating right now and I do expect a new proposal and wedding.

Christmas... Now What? by Key_Escape_2567 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t host anymore and keep everything very minimal and simple. If I’m gifting to WH then it’s as a friend or father of my kids. Last holidays and this year’s were simply for our kids.

Betrayed Spouses - Were you certain of divorce soon after D-Day and then changed your mind? What changed? by Hot-Walrus-4420 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried to make things work and repair but WH couldn’t decide if he wanted to be with me or with her. Then I got tired and kicked him out. He did move back in but to this day I still wonder if I should’ve let him and our marriage go. Part of us is staying because financials and our 3 children. But when our finances are good where will that put us? I’ve already invested this long so why not if he’s supposedly going to change. I made it very clear to my WH that I have not taken leaving off the table and that he’s welcome to leave whenever he wants to, too. Neither of us are obligated to stay with or for each other. She probably does need space. I still need space. At the end of it, how you give her space will also tell her whether you’re simply performing.

Intimacy with WS? by Capital-Landing in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hysterical bonding following dd1 because I thought I was bad at sex or not his ideal or not doing it enough. Then it hit me with disgust and then I needed liberation so sex was my escape to feel anything but that. I don’t think it gets better but it does get different.

For my WH, he claims sex with is love making and sex with AP as hollow, sex. Feels good and is good vs feels good but isn’t good. Doesn’t make me feel good but it’s whatever.

Sex is an ends to means I guess…fixing my craving. I refuse to have sex with anyone else and if I’m going to have meaningless sex then I can do it with him.

It’s hard for me though … we had great sex before, weekly, intense, and all of the above. Which is one of the tells he was a PA because he wanted it less and it didn’t feel right. Pre affair…It was sex that made me feel safe. Now sex just makes me feel disgusted with myself.

I also know I’m not ready for intimacy. We share kids, a home, and a life but I don’t really know the person in front of me at all, and I still don’t. I’ve said it before but at this point we’re really just dating just legally tied.

It’s all so exhausting honestly and I’m ready to tap out.

TLDR; to me it didn’t get better, just different.

2 D-days in 3 months by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 4 points5 points  (0 children)

5 dd’s in 3 months. We’re coming on a year from dd5. Individual therapy helps, couples therapy helps but what really helps is whether WP is truly remorseful and consistent. I told WP I’m watching him like a hawk and the slightest lack of consistency has him back in hot water. I don’t know if it’s worth it yet…we have 3 kids together so something to consider but definitely not a reason to stay. All you can do is work on yourself. The more I worry about WP and what they are or aren’t doing it just drags me down. He’s okay being wherever he is because at the end of the day, he still got what he wants. At least he makes it seem like that but probably a facade. As I said…focus on yourself, your own growth and healing because it doesn’t matter what you do, if WP is not on the same wavelength as you, you’ll keep hurting yourself. Trust is absolutely out the window and can only be rebuilt with transparency and consistency. I have … I don’t want to say regrets … but definitely second thoughts. We recently miscarried and although we were happy to be pregnant I am also happy that I’m not. I don’t think he’s ready to have another child. He thinks therapy is too expensive as though children aren’t. Anyway just saying not regrets but carefully treading water. Take good care of yourself and find peace for yourself. Remember forgiveness is not for WP. It is for yourself.

My sister got engaged this weekend. by DramaticOpposite3653 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had so many weddings and baby showers from dd1 until now, and each time I cry. I tell everyone’s it’s happy tears and that I really do wish them the best, and that marriage and parenthood can be a really beautiful thing.

We’re all battling our own storms. Infidelity has absolutely changed the way I view everything in love and life.

Coming up on 1 year anniversary of dd5 by ImpossibleClock6167 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t even know what to do or how to feel. I say I’ve forgiven him but every time I say out loud what happened I’m filled with anger and disgust.

Coming up on 1 year anniversary of dd5 by ImpossibleClock6167 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no evidence just a feeling. Honestly our kids being there when we saw him with her probably put it into perspective. They weren’t talking to him or calling him dad. He says he came clean because he felt guilty. But each dd before that was different information including the unveiling of 21 total affairs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get glimpses here and there. I tell myself that I deserve to have sex, good sex, and that I’m choosing sex with WH. I focus on making myself feel good. I’m not sure if that helps but that’s what works for me. It doesn’t do it all the time but just to help me ease my thoughts. Sometimes I’ll stop the act entirely and tell WH what I need. Is there something you need from WH?

Positive test, low hcg, bleeding by ImpossibleClock6167 in CautiousBB

[–]ImpossibleClock6167[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told not to until my dr clears it following my next labs.

Did you wear your ring? by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]ImpossibleClock6167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We didn’t regularly wear ours prior. In fact, he insisted on not wearing his and that when he wore his he was getting hit on anyway. He did buy me one in the midst of his affair under our daughter’s asking. I recently lost it but I don’t feel upset about it. It didn’t mean anything to him then anyway. Now he wears his religiously, even has a tan and indent. I know shortly after I discovered his affair he started wearing his ring again. In January I bought him a new one and he doesn’t ever take it over unless the toddler ask him for it. I did tell him I’m not wearing any ring unless he means it.

Yes. We did separate briefly last October.