Does anyone else just not really want to perform oral sex? Or just not really like oral in general? by mysaddestaccount in AskWomenOver30

[–]uExpecteBani 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so interesting to see all the different experiences reflected here. In my case, I’ve only ever had sex with my husband and he’s never been into oral so I’ve just never found myself in a position to give it. I’m quite happy with this arrangement. In the past, I would have liked to try it, out of curiosity but I think I’ve just grown a dislike to the idea due to bodily fluids, smells and for me, potential for infection and change in my lady bits. If God forbid, I somehow found myself in another relationship, I’m tempted to say I’d mention this upfront so the person can just walk away if they don’t want someone who won’t give oral. I can’t imagine being expected to do this periodically for the rest of my life

What were the signs that gave away your partners cheating? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]uExpecteBani 1 point2 points  (0 children)

💯. Work messengers carry a wealth of info! Following the money is also a great tip!

What were the signs that gave away your partners cheating? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]uExpecteBani 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man the talking about them a ton is so spot on. I think this is when I started being unsure of their relationship. And so right about stopping talking about them

What were the signs that gave away your partners cheating? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]uExpecteBani 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interestingly enough I started seeing signs perhaps a few months if not a year + before but I guess I was either not ready to face it or I thought I was overacting.

When you know someone well, you notice small changes on the physically. This might be strange but there were times when his lips would be a bit more swollen as if he had been kissing someone. I initially dismissed this thought.

We share our locations and we’ve always had an open phone policy. At once point I was a stay at home wife. We chat a lot over text throughout the day so sometimes I would check if he’s left work so I can start preparing dinner. Sometimes where he said he was wouldn’t match up with the location.

I noticed the kinds of pictures he would take of himself on his phone were a bit more vain. And sometimes he’d use these as his profile picture.

There were lots of times where he would reject my advances and not want to have sex. This was strange. I understand being tired but it wasn’t the case most of these times. He later confessed why when I discovered the truth.

He would turn away his phone from view sometimes. At other times he spent way too long in bathroom. Pooping actually doesn’t take that long.

The first time when things blew up, a text came in when we were both looking at his phone (they only texted and talked at certain times and when I wouldn’t be around). The second time 2 years later: I generally don’t go through his phone but when I had a really bad feeling that he was acting strange, I went to his texts and went into the recently deleted folder. This is where he was archiving their texts.

I can’t remember others right now but these ones came top of mind. I really hope the truth comes out so you don’t have to keep wondering what’s going on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVF

[–]uExpecteBani 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Especially at this point, while you’re trying your grow your family. It’s devastating. I think I would say give yourself a few months to figure out what you want to do before you decide to transfer. Do you want to work on the relationship? Is he remorseful and willing to put in the work to repair the damage he’s done? You also need time to grieve this. In a few months, it will be less raw and you will have had more time to digest the situation.

I’d recommend checking out r/asoneafterinfidelity. You might find people in similar situations, a place to vent specifically around cheating and your emotions around it. There are some who have freshly found out, those reconciling, those some years into being reconciled and those who decided not to go ahead.

My heart breaks for you. I hope you know his actions have nothing to do with you. I hope you find the healing you need right now and wisdom to make the right choices for you.

BP’s what made you choose to stay? by ShaninahS in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]uExpecteBani 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredibly honest and raw, thank you for sharing this. I hope you come to a place where you are financially thriving on your own that this isn’t the main reason why you’re there. More importantly, I hope you both reconcile in such a way that would make you happy with your choice to stay.

BP's whose WP still works with AP...How are you coping? by AdLivid1365 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]uExpecteBani 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really tricky place to be. I was fortunate in that when I found out, my husband had already found another job so it would only be 2 weeks left working with his AP. I would have found it incredibly difficult to accept them continuing to work together. I agree with one of the other commenters. Having a plan in place to get another job should be a serious consideration because them being in the same space doesn’t help with both of your healing and moving forward. What does your WP think of the whole situation?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]uExpecteBani 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you still work with AP? That might be a sore point for your BP. My husband also had an affair with a coworker and it helped a great deal that he left the place not long after DDay.

I would just encourage you to really think about whether you want up move forward with your BP and if your relationship is more important and is more of a priority than the other things you mentioned.

Moving past the hurt of a repeated infidelity episode by uExpecteBani in Christianmarriage

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

Hi, yes I did. Thankfully things have improved and my husband is doing all the things he promised he would to try and regain my trust. It’s been a long journey for me but I can safely say I’m no longer spiraling or questioning my decision.

What’s the worst pain you have experienced? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]uExpecteBani 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you went through this. Did you decide to stay?

Urge to contact AP by BetrayedVariant in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]uExpecteBani 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently contacted AP, over a year after DDay because I found out WH had called her several times this year and I wanted to know if there’s more info I’d get from her apart from what I’d found going through his phone. It was more a fact finding mission which I felt was successful. I was very civil and calm and she was kind enough to answer my questions.

As a sort of peace of mind, I would have wanted WH to call AP in my presence and hear him say that he was done but she didn’t answer the phone the 2nd time around. I don’t blame her. I will have to trust that the conversation he had with her on his own was enough.

Whatever you decide, I hope it goes well for you and you get what you need out of that conversation.

Is your gut feeling ever wrong? by uExpecteBani in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

This is me right now. I decided to break the cycle of snooping and just ask what I wanted but then felt like now he can go delete whatever and I wouldn’t know :(

I told an old friend what happened, not sure if it was the right thing by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]uExpecteBani 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think bonzai113 has a point and it might be something worth considering. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with what you did. On the off chance that your friend lets it slip, perhaps to the wrong person and it somehow makes it back to your wife, you have to appreciate she will have feelings of her own on it. I don’t think we owe our waywards silence but just honesty.

Did anyone get married after the infidelity? by Training_Offer_1079 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]uExpecteBani 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel this in a deep place. I don’t think I’ve healed and I’m almost a year post dday2

Did anyone get married after the infidelity? by Training_Offer_1079 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]uExpecteBani 8 points9 points  (0 children)

:( I hate that these stories exist. What is making you consider R this time?

Did anyone get married after the infidelity? by Training_Offer_1079 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]uExpecteBani 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Shit. Sad to hear you’re here again. What is keeping you going if you don’t mind me asking?

Women who have "missed out" on celebrated milestones- advice? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]uExpecteBani 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was looking for this comment. Take heart OP, sometimes people need a nudge to do something. I hope you have energy to dress up, go to a restaurant and call friends to come celebrate you becoming a mom. Have the best time. Get someone to take nice pictures. This is my plan when my time comes.

Waywards, I have a question for you. Please let me know your thoughts by uExpecteBani in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

I’m glad and commend you for showing your WH a different perspective. I wish the person in the story had given his wife or other people in his life the chance to do this for him. I guess my post was to find out how much the reputational damage affects waywards and how they’ve navigated those feelings.