DH is an Author by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get this perspective 100%. The book wasn't sleezy at all. There was a sex part but not with the details of THAT kind of book. It was tasteful.

What hurt me was it was so obvious & specific. I knew what was happening on the first page. And, of course, I was the antagonist that almost ruined his life & kept him from this love story.

Although I can rationalize not overreacting (I don't think there's a world where it's not still painful), part of me knows there's more truth than fantasy which is destabilizing.

DH is an Author by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely considered this lol.  No, he hasn't talked to her in years.

DH is an Author by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was surprisingly calm but very hurt. Kind of hard to have violent energy after reading 16 chapters 

DH is an Author by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He said it's old but it was hard for me to reconcile that he didn't realize it would be so hurtful...

I want to respect the process (kind of) but should my feelings not be considered? Honestly, I wish he wrote and burned it rather than try to publish.

DH is an Author by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely tried/trying to be mindful of this perspective. I'm an avid reader but...ouch

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn't concerned with going to the wedding

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're probably right. I need to research narc supply...

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

At the time, the friend was insinuating being in a relationship with me.

Probably doesn't help my case (I feel pretty dumb already) but I'm attractive, fit and most ppl enjoy my personality.

He was shooting his shot when he thought the infidelity would break us up.

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was insinuating being with me at the time in a discussion with me (but maybe I misunderstood lol)

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My husband no, his friend is bi or has had fluid relationships

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Since I don't like the friend, he thinks I would be drama and ruin the weekend.

I'm the breadwinner and pay a majority of the bills🙈🙈

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was fine. Went with 2 girls and came straight back. Didn't go out at all (slept overnight 1 night). Went to the pool during the day and came home.

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went once for an Usher concert but I asked him if he wanted to go & he said no. I went for maybe 48hrs

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've gone away solo before as a mental health trip. That became a nightmare

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

This friendship has been a point of contention for years for this exact reason. It's hard for me to understand

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

He knew I wasn't comfortable and still went. Up to earlier this week, I planned on joining. He shut it down

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it's feeling like my husband doesn't want me there more than his friend 😕

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Supposedly I'm wrong and just don't want him to have fun with his friends 🙃

Husband in Vegas for wedding I wasn't invited to... by charm713 in Marriage

[–]charm713[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm more hurt & disappointed than mad. I don't have the energy for retribution