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Please don’t judge me I don’t know what to do

User Profile: Holleringprotector
Holleringprotector April 6th, 2025

My husband of 17 years broke my heart and then obliterated it! Last year I had the strangest gut feeling my husband was cheating I had never felt this before as he never gave me any reason to and I trusted him implicitly he was my soulmate and we were amazing together, so I called him out told him I had these feelings he was cheating on me and I asked to see his phone, he never argued once and passed me his phone and I’m like ooohhh kayyy maybe it’s just me being stupid but no unfortunately my worse fears came true he had been chatting quite intimately with a girl Co worker for 2 years (he’s 43 she’s 19) talking about how beautiful she is her calling him pet names him making inappropriate comments about her bedroom and what she was wearing etc. it broke me completely I was literally at the lowest I have ever been. We agreed to work on our marriage so I stayed and things slowly got better, better than it ever was before tbh but I was still wary and over thinking played a huge part in my actions so whenever he left his phone unattended I would snoop, yes I know it’s wrong and I’m ashamed to admit this and nothing incriminating popped up until a few days ago where I found an encrypted file storage app on his phone, I work in IT so accessing it was easy for me, I cannot even begin to tell you the disturbing photos and images of a pornagraphic illegal nature that I found like it made me physically sick and now I’m just numb I don’t know what to do next I don’t even know who he is anymore like he’s a stranger to me. We have a family and I thought we had built a safe home life together but wow I’m just so alone and ashamed and embarrassed and horrified I don’t know what to do :( 

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User Profile: Nemmindenki
Nemmindenki April 6th, 2025

I certainly don't judge you. But I don't have any great ideas either. I just want to say I spent some minutes putting myself in your situation and I can see how distressing this is. I divorced twice and my current marriage is also not the best. So I guess I should stay away from advising others.

User Profile: madiisun
madiisun April 6th, 2025

@Holleringprotector

Oh wow! I am so sorry this is happening. This is undoubtedly a difficult situation, and I hope you can find a path that is best for you once you have gotten over the initial shock. We are all here to support you. I hope you are able to find peace with this situation soon. hug-warm-hug.gif

User Profile: bestWest5740
bestWest5740 April 7th, 2025

@Holleringprotector thinking of you today. I am so sorry this is happening to you right now. It is horrifying and devastating- all your feelings are valid and your wants and needs are the priority. Please take care of yourself so fiercely thru this time. I hope you have people close you can talk to. Reach out - you have nothing to be ashamed of - I know it’s hard to not feel shame yourself for his shameful behavior but you have done nothing wrong. Thinking of you today  💗

User Profile: Holleringprotector
Holleringprotector OP April 7th, 2025

Today is a very bad day I feel numb and dead inside I just can’t function. I told him what I saw on his phone last night I can’t put into words his reaction but he’s a broken man why do I still love him? Even after what he confessed to me last night??? I’m really torn I don’t know what to do I’m totally scared to death of the thought of leaving him he’s my world I’m devastated and heartbroken all over again what do I do?

User Profile: Holleringprotector
Holleringprotector OP April 7th, 2025

Today is a very bad day I feel numb and dead inside I just can’t function. I told him what I saw on his phone last night I can’t put into words his reaction but he’s a broken man why do I still love him? Even after what he confessed to me last night??? I’m really torn I don’t know what to do I’m totally scared to death of the thought of leaving him he’s my world I’m devastated and heartbroken all over again what do I do?

User Profile: SnowyOwl34
SnowyOwl34 April 7th, 2025

That is terrible!!!!! I am so sorry you have gotten hurt and your trust dishonored like this. His actions are not a reflection of you or your worth whatsoever. I know this is an extremely difficult time, but please try to remember that's his actions are solely a reflection of him and his personality and that clearly, you deserve someone better than this. Someone who treats you like you deserve to be treated and not only loves, but RESPECTS you and your boundaries! Best of luck! I am thinking of you and hoping for you! 💜