My heart hurts and is broken completely now

@carebear29 (31961)
Wausau, Wisconsin
April 3, 2017 7:38pm CST
So it has been a interesting but depressing last few days. The girl that my husband went to Milwaukee with almost 6 months ago shows up at my door to clear things up and telling me everything they did down there. Found out my husband spent $400 in crack and partied and even cheated on me and his excuse was he didn't want to tell me and lied to me about it and wasn't happy she told me the truth. When I found that out last night, it completely broke me. He should have told me the truth but he said the reason he didn't say anything was because he was afraid to lose me and his son. Well, needless to say, he will be losing both of us soon. Now my depression is kicking me bad and no idea what to do. I found out all this stuff about my husband while his brother and his wife were here. When they all left, my husband said he thinks N (this chick) is trying to start stuff but deep down I wouldn't put anything passed my husband. I have no more trust in him. Now I just have to figure out an income and a place to go and leave. Hearing that last night was the last straw. Now I know why he was dressed all nice when he left that day....maybe more to come...
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Apr 17
Since both of you cheat I don't know why it is suddenly such a problem but you do whatever you have to in order to be happy.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
4 Apr 17
i do that already
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
4 Apr 17
@BelleStarr thanks i agree
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 Apr 17
@carebear29 Then I wish you the best, it seems that the two of you do not bring out the best in each other and certainly your son is the reason you need to end this.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 17
I thought you were seeing people behind your husbands back too...what's the problem if you're both doing it
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
@NJChicaa (116013)
• United States
4 Apr 17
but you cheat on him too. I don't know why you are so upset.
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@NJChicaa (116013)
• United States
4 Apr 17
@carebear29 that is understandable
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
4 Apr 17
Maybe your parents can help you get away and find work I really hope so.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
4 Apr 17
they disowned me.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
5 Apr 17
@carebear29 I'm so sorry. My sister once ran a home for abused w women. they will shelter you and help you find a job. Check it out. You should leave as soon as possible.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
4 Apr 17
Well at least you know you can walk away with clean ties hopefully?
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
4 Apr 17
i hope so too
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
4 Apr 17
@carebear29 Fingers crossed that you and the kiddo are okay, i know the next few days and weeks are going to have some hard decisions for you.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
4 Apr 17
@thislittlepennyearns thanks. it is really needed
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• United States
4 Apr 17
If you're serious about leaving him, do it. There are resources available for single mothers that can help you get on your feet even if all of your ducks aren't quite in place yet. Reach out to the state department that administers the welfare programs like SNAP and see if they can recommend anything, local charities and churches, anything that you think might help. I think you've mentioned that he does abusive stuff like withholding money from you or keeping you from working outside the home? If that's the case (or he does anything else that would be considered abusive) get in touch with a local DV shelter. They have great resources that can help you out. Even a regular shelter at this point might be a better option than staying there. Have you been to your doctor recently? It may not be a bad idea to go get a full STD panel done just to make sure you're healthy in that regard.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
i get checked and so far i am good. thank you
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
4 Apr 17
This has tostop as its not goo d for you' and your s on either he straightens up and ' flies right which does not seem likely or you have to get out of ther Is there anyone who can help you to leave him, relative or friend'' 'you might try putting a fund me in "Face book to get funds to find lodging and a j ob wish I klnew more to suggest. I will s end prayers for you and your son to be able to leave him now
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
yes thanks
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
5 Apr 17
@carebear29 keep =us posted and dont m ind those who fuss at youabout boy friends
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
@Hatley thanks very much. means a lot
@marguicha (215481)
• Chile
4 Apr 17
So sorry! It seems that we must know how to earn our keep when we become adults. I hope you find a way.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
4 Apr 17
thanks me too.
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• Pamplona, Spain
4 Apr 17
I don´t really know what to say as I don´t know anything about this. However I do wish you all the best in starting a new life again. Good luck and all best thoughts going out to you.
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• Pamplona, Spain
5 Apr 17
@carebear29 Again wishing you all the best and at least if you can talk together that is something.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
i talked to him tonight. last chance
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@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
4 Apr 17
Sorry to hear this he should not have lied to you about this reguardless if he thought he would lose you and your son that is not right. I hope you figure out a income for you and a place to stay and get the heck out of there it is not good for you or your son.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
4 Apr 17
i hope to have it figured all out very soon. i am saving to leave him for now until i find income
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@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
4 Apr 17
@carebear29 I hope you have it all figured out soon it is no way to live if neither one of you are happy and your son sure don't need it either.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
@Tina30219 me too thanks
• United States
4 Apr 17
Are you mad at the fact that he hide this "secret" so well? Or he spent money on wasteful things and cheated?I honestly don't get the relationship you both have since you cheat on him also. But I hope you will do what is best for yourself and your son.
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• United States
5 Apr 17
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
no im not mad. i hide mine better than him
@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
4 Apr 17
I just wanna ask if your husband knew that you cheated on him too. How did he handled it? You said that this is his first time to do that thing. If your husband had learned to accept what you did to him before and even continue on living with you and your son, isn't if fair to do the same thing for him this time?
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
people tell him i am but he wont believe it.
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@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
5 Apr 17
@carebear29 He won't and didn't believe it because he has trust in you and maybe loves you.. You can always talk about things to settle it down..
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• Nairobi, Kenya
4 Apr 17
FYI Open marriage, anti biblical
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
thanks
• Nairobi, Kenya
5 Apr 17
@LisaSteinmetz Yes, although I'm addressing her not you. God lead me here for her, not you.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
4 Apr 17
Do not worry. There is a scientific research that suggests people with low IQ are more likely to cheat than people with high IQ. To tell you the truth as it is from what I understand as a guy, you said "No wonder he was dressed so nice that weekend..." that tells you he had planned to cheat. He is taking you for a fool telling you he didn't wanna lose you thus he lied to you etc the truth is, he's been playing you for much longer than that. The only difference is that the time you mentioned, he did it in a different state and probably with a new cheating partner. Let's be honest, you suspected him from way before that 6 months ago because your subconscious mind is well aware of what he has done and is trying to give you a hint. As much as he shared his body with someone else other than you, you are hurting not because he cheated, but because he lied to you. Before you leave, try all that you can to save your relationship. I can see as I am typing this that you have learnt the truth like not more than 48 hours ago. Don't just make a rush decision to leave. Ask yourself these: 1) Are you leaving because it is the best thing for you and your son or are you leaving because you have been desiring to leave and be independent for some time now (At least 3 months)? 2) How much QUALITY TIME do you spend as a family and as you alone with him VS QUANTITY TIME? 3) Have you spoken to successful couple in marriage about the problems in your marriage ?(A mature couple like father and mother age but not actually your father or mother or his parents or people who know them because you don't want them interfering lest both sides start pointing fingers at the other making things even worse) 4) Have you tried talking to Jesus? I am a bible believing christian and even the bible allows you to divorce just because of Adultery if you cannot forgive. I suggest that you work on it for at least another year or two as you find yourself a job, secure it and grow in it and pile up your money but spend his so that you gauge if you are able to forgive him (which won't happen if he continues cheating) and then from there carry out your separation plans. 5) Spend more time with him and do some brain exercising challenges, IQ tests together, math challenges to increase his IQ.
@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
lol thanks for the lesson
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
• Nairobi, Kenya
5 Apr 17
@LisaSteinmetz Yow, I'm new here. I put this stuff up first then read the comments only to see that she actually had an Open Marriage. All the same, open marriage isn't cheating although there are some lines that are crossed and it becomes cheating. She feels cheated. Cheaters don't feel cheated. Get my point? @carebear29 No pun or insult intended for you.
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@snowy22315 (170019)
• United States
4 Apr 17
It seems like things have been bad with you and your husband for years. Maybe it is time to cut the cord. I am sorry nonetheless. It is never easy.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
yes and he has one month or im out
@Shavkat (137213)
• Philippines
4 Apr 17
I am sorry to hear that. Take time to think it over, my friend. It would be difficult but I know you are strong enough to deal with this later
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@Shavkat (137213)
• Philippines
5 Apr 17
@carebear29 It is fine to think a lot of things, my friend. I know the feeling of being lost. It takes the time to gone by. Try to find someone whom you can talk to. Being here is also a good help.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
i am doing a lot of thinking
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• Banks, Oregon
4 Apr 17
Prayers to you to escape that awful situation
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
thanks. i need it
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
4 Apr 17
Sorry to hear this. I am sorry you are hurting so badly. You need to do what is best for you and your son. You do not have to live this way.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
4 Apr 17
thank you. this helps.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
4 Apr 17
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@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
4 Apr 17
So sorry to hear what you're going through. Hope everything works out for you and your son.
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
i hope so too
• Lagos, Nigeria
4 Apr 17
I wonder what kind of marriage is that, you guys cheat on yourselves...marriage is marriage no matter what but since he is afraid to loose you...I think you guys should put things in order
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 17
complicated lol