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User Profile: helloCoconut8545
helloCoconut8545 August 28th, 2021

Hi

ive been with my husband for ten years, married for almost 3. We’ve had a bumpy road and in the past there has been several times I thought he was cheating on me and knew of several times he has lied about small things and big things.

I stayed because I love him and hoped things would get better. After waiting 6 years, we finally got engaged and then married. I wanted more kids (he’s ten years older than me) and knew this was a deal breaker for me from the beginning. We’re both older (me late 30s and him late 40s) but he said he would have a child with me. Infertility issues hit…and after two and a half years, one round of IUI and 2 rounds of IVF we still don’t have a baby. I’ve put on a lot of weight from the meds and stress.

my husband recently found text messages between me and a coworker who were friends with. No “sexting” but could be argued for being flirty for sure. Nothing has happened and frankly I didn’t want and wasn’t looking for anything to happen but my husband is certain we have crossed the line. Before my husband and I got together, I did have a crush on this coworker but nothing happened then and I don’t have feelings for him now nor am I attracted to him. My husband is furious and keeps hinting at a divorce which I do not want at all. I’ve tried talking to him but he thinks I’m trying to justify it and unless I admit that I’ve crossed the line, then I’m lying. I’m so torn because I love my husband so much and I hate that I’ve possibly ruined our relationship for a bunch of texts that have nothing behind them.

I am so besides myself and heartbroken that I may have just ended our marriage and am completely lost on what I should do.

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User Profile: RideaRainbow
RideaRainbow August 28th, 2021

@helloCoconut8545
Am so sorry to hear of your situation. To my mind you need to reflect if these texts are the only bone of contention between you two...? Maybe the lack of trust runs deeper and a lot more is involved. Explore your options, sit down and have a heart to heart talk.
Wish you all the best.