Marriage problems

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Dear all, I am feeling desperate. I have been stage 4 melanoma since autumn 2019. This has put a huge strain on my marriage and my husband was withdrawn and angry mainly, for a long time, result in me and adult children asking him to leave home for a while in July. He just came back after 6 weeks and I was all set to welcome him with compassion, forgiveness and a fresh start. Then he told me he got close to another woman whilst away, they are attracted to each other, luckily did not sleep together but feel strongly attached. And he wants to keep in touch with her, he admits mainly as a kind of insurance policy for when I die. I have agreed to emails which I will be included in, reluctantly, and have asked him not to be in touch but he refuses this. It is so painful. I don't know if I can cope along with everything else. Reaching out for any support and also anyone who has had anything similar to cope with?

  • Tess this is wonderful news, I am really happy for you. X 

    “Try to be a rainbow, in somebody else's cloud” ~ Maya Angelou
    Chelle 

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  • Looks like you have found yourself a good man Tess, I wish you much happiness with him

    Tvman xx 

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  • Hi Tess, it sounds as if you have found a goodun. Best wishes xxx

    Sarah 

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    Hi Tess,

    I'm pleased you have met a lovely man and that the selfish ex has been given his cards. It's hard to believe the depths that he sunk to with no thought for you until it was too late.

    You sound like a strong person and I want to wish you all the best for a bright future, maybe not as long as everyone of us in this group would like but we are all making the most of what we have. Best wishes,

    A x

  • Hi Tess, Thanks for the update and what great news. I am so pleased you have found someone to share everything with!

    You told us your daughter had her baby but didn't say if you had a granddaughter or grandson! Details please!

    I'm sure your ex will now be angry at himself for making all the wrong choices, as now he is also missing out on being a grandparent which is such a wonderful thing!

    Please keep us updated about the lymph node and I hope it is nothing to worry about! I am sure your adult children will like your new guy when they see how happy he is making you! Good for you!

    Love Annette x

    Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift!!!
  • Hi and thanks to everyone for your lovely replies to my update. My grandchild is a beautiful little girl, the pregnancy was high risk with a lot of stress and she was born very small but she is doing really well now and it's really amazing to be able to be with her, and that I could be around to support my daughter both during the pregnancy and after the birth. Things going well with my new romance, he has now met most of my family and some friends and all looks good so far!! Whatever time we have together, I am determined to enjoy as much as I can and I'm grateful. Best wishes to all xx

  • Hi Tess, I'm pleased to read your daughter and new granddaughter are doing well, don't worry about her being small, our daughter was born early so didn't get her home for a few weeks 3lb, now she's 5' 10", you new love sounds really nice, feet are definitely under the table, long may it stay like that, hugs to you all. Ulls 

  • Hi Tess, Lovely you have a new granddaughter. The ones who are small at birth, seem to come on in leaps and bounds! Our daughter was premature and then was quite ill and have to stay in hospital for almost six weeks after I got home. Now she is a mum with two lovely girls of her own.

    It is magical just to hold a grandchild and be here to watch them grow.

    Regarding the new guy in your life, I am really pleased things are going well. Long may it last!

    Love Annette x

    Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift!!!
  • Hi Tess,

    congratulations on your new grandchild.

    my first grandchild  was born 4 months ago and is doing well. My daughter had a rough childbirth though.

    i love getting to see them and it is heartwarming to see her.

    im sure your granddaughter will do well xxx

    Ruth