Can you forgive a cheating husband??? pls. give insights and suggestions. help!

Philippines
February 5, 2007 11:11am CST
I've never experienced this kind of pain before. It was so painful to me to see my husband love somebody else. I noticed it when he started to keep his cell phone to himself. He used to let it lie around but that changed. He would put his phone inside his pocket where ever he went... even if it's the bathroom. I started to get more suspicious when my sister told me that my husband would leave much earlier for work than he was supposed to (our working hours were opposite that's why I wouldn't know). I wanted to know if I was just being a paranoid or what. So I would sneak in and get his cell phone while he slept in the morning while I prepare to go to work (those were the only moments he would take his phone out of his pocket... mind you, he'd still put it in a safe place - under his pillow). There were so many times I felt relieved for not finding evidences that would tell me he was cheating, but not for long. I found three love messages from the his co-worker hidden in the templates that have simple titles like 'good morning.' I confronted him. I was able to squeeze out important information about his affair from him like the number of times they visited a motel, things like that. It was so hurtful. It was only more than a month ago when I learned about it. I am still doing a lot of thinking, making myself busy to numb the pain. My husband told me it was over for him and the girl, but I couldn't give my trust just like that even if I wanted to... I love him so much but I am so confused and in doubt.
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• United States
5 Feb 07
I completely know where you are coming from. I went through the same thing with my husband (now my exhusband). It's hard to find out that your husband is cheating... and it makes you feel like crap along the way. Husbands don't realize that they hurt everyone else too when they do this. It made me feel disrespected, hurt. and most of all i didnt' know what my husband saw in this other woman, that i didnt' have. It took me along time to realize that it wasn't my fault that my husband cheated. and it's very hard to forgive, because the trust is now gone. I was so upset i had to file for divorce, and it's been three years since he cheated. and i still can't trust a word that comes out of his mouth. if you need anyone to talk to, feel free to email me. doodlebug5250603@yahoo.com. good luck
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
You are a brave woman doodlebug5250603. I hope I could rise up to the challenge and immerse a stronger and more independent person when that day comes (leave my husband). My husband and I still do what couples do but there is a lot of difference if I compare it to what we used to be. I am still doing a lot of thinking and considering. Thanks for your advice!
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• United States
6 Feb 07
Have you thought about going to councelling together? that may help out alot for you both. And that way you can both find out if you really truelly want to be together after this all happened. i do wish you luck.
@ktroth (378)
• United States
5 Feb 07
Oh hon, you poor girl. Is your husband truly sorry for what he did or does he seem to act like it wasn't a big deal? I've never been in this situation personally, but a friend of mine cheated on her husband and now her life really sucks. Her husband stayed with her, but I wonder if she would have been better off if he had left. He throws it back in her face all the time and has cut her off from her friends. He even made her quit her job. She feels she deserves to be punished so she stays. I guess if your husband seems to truly feel bad for what happened, maybe you could try counseling or something. I don't know how you rebuild the trust once it has been so severely violated. The hurt you feel must just be horrible. I too love my husband with all my heart and I don't know how I would handle it if he had an affiar. If in time you can forgive him and move on with your marriage, it may end up stronger in the end. However, if he ever violates your vows and your trust again, I would kick him to the curb!! Good luck to you.
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• Philippines
6 Feb 07
Thanks for the advice, ktroth. You're right, it would be a good idea to consult or to be a part of a couple's group were sharing, counseling, giving advice to one another is a major activity.
@iahnives (48)
• Philippines
9 Feb 07
love is always forgiving. yes, you can and should forgive your husband but the question here is, do you still want to be with him inspite of all the hurt he's caused you? it's all up to you...whatever it is you would decide on, always seek He's help. He'll never leave you...He knows all the answers to your questions.