What would you do if you found your partner in bed with someone else?

@hopefoo (1145)
Malaysia
February 4, 2007 12:36pm CST
A friend of mine just called. She's on her way over to my house now so I guess this is the last post for me. She just got home from work (she works in a bar) and found her husband of 2 months in bed with another woman. She turned around, left and called me. I can offer her a place to stay for the night, I can offer her a shoulder to cry on..but what exactly does one say to another when confronted in a situation like this? I feel so sad for her now. Anyways, time to do some damage control. :(
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@yanjiaren (9031)
4 Feb 07
if the guy is fooling around after two months only of marriage..it means obviuosly that he does not love his wife..but unless we know the whole story we cannot give a proper evaluation of the situation..how is he with his wife..do they argue alot..does she neglect him etc..all these details we have to know first before we can come to a solution..
@mashimaro (1094)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
I think there's a problem between them and the two of them can answer to that or solve that problem. Or either they aare not satisfied of what they have or I think the husband is not satisfied of what he has and what he have. It's a husband and wife problem. We don't really know what the real problem is. But for husband and wife there should be respect, satisfaction/contentment, love, happiness and faithfullness.
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
Their relationship, as far as I'm concerned is well..just okay. They were together for about 3-4 years prior to getting married. The biggest issue has always been money, I guess. I dunno. I've heard them arguing before, not all the time but I have heard it before. I don't get to hang out with him much. I hear a one sided convo when she screams into the phone. have to go now jie, going out for lunch with her. *hugs*
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
7 Feb 07
Yes, that's all the components that make a marriage a good if not great marriage. However, it's easier said than achieved. There are a lot of variables that have to be taken into account now. If what you said were present in every relationship, we wouldn't have to deal with divorces anymore and some lawyers would be out of job.
@winky73 (1404)
• United States
4 Feb 07
Is he still alive??I know myself and my temper all to well...and I would not have been able to just walk away from that. But anyways....the best thing you can do is offer some moral support.There is really not a lot more you can do at this point.Tell her that you feel sad for her and that you share her hurt and that you will be there for her no matter what. Give her a big hug from me and tell her I wish her the best!!!
@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
I know. I feel so helpless. Nothing right seems to come out of my mouth except "leave him!" but we all know how hard it is to leave someone that you've been with for more than 3 years. I thank you on her behalf for your well wishes and hug.
@lisado (1227)
• United States
5 Feb 07
You know, I used to say the same thing until my (now) ex actually cheated on me. I was so numb that I didn't know what to do or think. I honestly couldn't believe that he'd do something like that. I was angry, and hurt, but I honestly didn't do anything about it when I first found out. I always thought that I'd kill him, too, but when it actually happened, I was to numb to do anything. :(
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
7 Feb 07
I know what you mean and I'm so sorry to hear that you have to go through that. No man or woman deserves a cheating spouse I swear this. I still believe that marriage should be forever and hope that mine will not end up like that as well. Thank you for your well wishes and I hope you;re okay now too. *hugs*
@lucy02 (5016)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I don't know for sure but if it was me I think I would kick him out. If you can't trust your partner,(and obviously she can't) I can't see how they can make it work, esp if its only been 2 mos. of marriage. She is lucky to have a caring friend like you.
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@AmbiePam (85261)
• United States
11 Mar 07
Kidnap him and go to Texas to kill him. In Texas, they go a little easier on you when you kill your partner because of adultery or plain old cheating. : ) By the way, I don't have partner right now, and the above could be a reason why!
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
22 Mar 07
HaHAHHAAHhahahahaha I shoulda saved best response for you! That was the funniest reply I've read!
• United States
4 Feb 07
That is so hard, I have been thier, I cought my first huband with another woman. There isnt anything easy about it. She will definately be beter off without him. I hope she will be able to recover from this swiftly.
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
I'm so sorry to hear that you've been through the same situation before. I cannot even begin to imagine how hard it must've been, how painful.
@osaneeh (88)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
he's a b*stard!!! that must hurt a lot for your friend. how is she now? if i were her, i would leave him! two months into married life and he can't hold his horses? there's no more room for trust and sensitivity, so buh-bye to the relationship. im hurting for her so much now. my god. but of course, she must assess the situation too, maybe she has some incapacities on her side too. but whatever, marriage is not for cheating.
@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
She is my friend, whatever incapacities and flaws she have is blind to me. I refuse to see it, especially not after this event. She's doing better now. We went shopping earlier just to get her minds off her husband. She's still staying at my place for the meantime though.
• United States
5 Feb 07
That is sad. 2 months, and he's already in bed with someone else? Yuck. Sounds like a wonderful guy. Can she still get an annulment? That'd be the first thing on my to-do list! She doesn't need to put up with his cheating ways for the rest of her life.
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
I did suggest that to her too, but I don't think she's very keen on it. I would definitely just up and go. Why put into an effort into a relationship when I know that I can't trust my husband anymore, right?
@raj_74 (48)
• India
5 Feb 07
oh god this is bad. in today's fast world there are no moral checks on partners but definitely there is a moral check on husbands and wives. she should be in a mental shock and worry. as this time she needs good advicer and good friend on whose shoulders she can cry. any advice at this point of time is wrong. because she would be in a state of depression. i donot even approve of break-up at this moment. it does not mean i support her husband in this action. it is totally immoral and unethical. if u r weak between ur legs such sins can happen again and again. but we need to dig a bit more deep. life gives everyone a second chance. if it is worth giving then there is no poing denying a second chance. every sinner has a future and every saint a past
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
7 Feb 07
I love that last bit. Every sinner has a future and every saint has a past. It has been a few days since I've posted this. Problems aren't really resolved yet. She's gone home to her family for the time being. Too pissed to even talk to him. Time will tell.
@mshajeer (94)
• India
5 Feb 07
that was really bad to see a life partner with someone else in the bed.this i cant afford and i would have reacted somewhat in a cruel mentality.
@alfa62603 (192)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
whew...just 2mos?!..what an A@#$$#@ ...anyway, in this kind of situation there is always 2 ways to deal with it...it can be that your friend loves this guy so much and she may be able to give him another chance cos you know..there's still those woman who believes that "love conquers all" (im not one of them..LOL) and there's this another side of the story that she may be able to end that story of her and start anew, just leave him or file an annulment of some sort, you know that is a criminal case and they can both get imprisoned for that...meaning the hubby and the mistress...which i'll prob do had it happened to me
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
7 Feb 07
I love how you're so honest and vindictive. Like me! hahahah Yeah you know what? that's definitely what i'd do too. I still believe that love conquers all, but I don't believe in forgiving those who seek to hurt me intentionally. I mean, even if you could pretend to forgive, would you be able to forget?
@Gmens91 (389)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
She should leave him, no question. The guy even had the gall to bring the girl to their house and do it there. Does she want to sue? She can sue him for adultery because he brought the girl to their conjugal home. As foe her, I think it's not the end of the world for her. There are a lot of guys out there that are far more deserving than her cheating husband.
@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
My friend is well..there is no nice way to put this okay..but my friend is a little bit on the heavy side. She did express her thoughts earlier when I asked her if she wants to get the marriage annulled or divorce her man - she's worried about being lonely and unwanted. I dunno. Whatever she does, she will have my full support.
@cabergren (1181)
• United States
5 Feb 07
What an awful thing to walk in on. Were there problems before they got married. There must have been some signs that this man has problems. I think you need to be a friend and just listen to what she has to say and help her decide what to do.
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
7 Feb 07
I know. I would so totally just die if I walked in on my partner like that. I didn't see the signs as I didn't get to hang out with them, as a couple much. He does his thing, she and I we have our own stuff to handle. I didn't ask her if she saw any signs though. Makes you wonder if he has been cheating on her all these 4 years before they were married, right?
@esioquim (80)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
We'll i'll be mad. That would be my first reaction. I will not go back to my house for a while. Maybe I'll check-in in a hotel and give myself time to think. When my mind is set and I can think normally again, I'll get back home and talk to my wife in a civilized manner. If she doesn't love me anymore then there's nothing i can do.
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
Yeah..she checked into hopefoo international chain of hotels. LOL nah, she's still staying at my place. Money's tight right now so both she and I can't afford the hotel rates. However, I do have a spare bedroom so she's going to be here for the next few days. It'll be like..a depressive pajama party.
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
i can just imagine how miserable your friend is right now. I feel for her, but you can cheer her up by trying to motivate her to get even. She can file a case against them, and she can even ask for a money as a moral damaged he did to your friend. With that she can put that jerk behind bars, so that he would know that he betrayed the wrong woman. Get even by getting what is important to him. He's freedom.
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
Ah! I should've given the best response to you! Yes! We should all be vindictive and teach them cheating spouses a lesson. But as mentioned before, she's unwilling to give up on this relationship so all I can do is always be there for her. Whatever she does, she has my support. But still, yours is a sound advice!
@wesker311 (508)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
Oh my god! poor girl i wish i could also give her a shoulder to cry on! she has to leave him because only after 2 months together he already cheated on her! he shouldnt have married her if he wants to play around with his D***! i hate men who cheats on their wives! that's one of the reason why i havent said YES to my boyfriend even though we have a child together! she needs a friend more than anything now so be strong for her! i know she would cry alot for the next days so have patience with her. it is so hard to find your husband with another woman in your own bed!!! if that happened to me ill definitely going to cut his D*** and stick on the wall for display!
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
So sad right? I know. I think I'd do exactly what you said. cut his d*** off and put it in a jar in my reception area so that everytime I invite a new guy over after that and they ask "waht's that?" i'd say "oh..just the d*** of my first husband that I caught in bed with another woman!" Yeah, she has been crying a lot. She's in the guestroom now. I decided to pop on here since I have some time off. We're going out again for a BIG dinner tonight.
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
the heck i gonna kill them both...! they deserved it..
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@earth2jacq (1502)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
Yoga - Yoga calms the mind and brings peace to oneself. If done right and with a certified instructor, yoga's benefits range from physical to emotional to spiritual.
I think there really are no words that can comfort her. It's your companionship and feeling for her are what matter most to her at this point. Don't push her to talk if she doesn't feel like talking about that incident or how she feels. She'll come around. I would definitely suggest yoga.Bikram yoga or otherwise known as hot yoga cleanses the mind ( www.bikramyoga.com ). And besides the difficult postures will temporarily remove your friend's attention from her hurt emotions.
@manmaxman (850)
• India
22 Mar 07
if my partner is in bed with someone else than i will break my relationship with her .............not that i hate her but for that she likes another person
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@mnksmommy (301)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I would definitely leave my husband. It is bad to find out someone has cheated on you, but to walk in on them while in the process...that's an image you will not forget. I feel awful for your friend. Just be her shoulder to cry on and a good listener for her. She is going to have to work out a lot of things.
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@hopefoo (1145)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
Yes, if it were me, I'd leave him or maybe do worst. I don't know. I didn't know what to say to her, we cried together and we went out together today, hoping to get her mind off the whole issue.
@moomincat (321)
6 Feb 07
This is a very emotional time to make a decision. Be a good listener. Sometimes you can make a person feel they only have one option. Thats not always the answer for them. I encouraged a friend of mine to leave her husband under similar circumstances I couldnt see any other option. Eventually with time and a lot of patience she healed her marriage and at the moment is very positive about her relationship. It wouldnt have been the answer for me but I can see its working for her. Its wonderful your friend has such a caring person to comfort her stay in there.
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