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itwasme
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« on: January 06, 2010, 01:19:14 PM »

For 15 years I've been with my husband,  married for ten.   I'm nothing if not open and honest about my feelings.  I've kept a journal and documented our serious arguments over the years, begging and explaining over and over again what I need emotionally.  It fell on deaf ears.  Finally, I just stopped caring, maybe convincing myself that my husband was not capable of sharing those types of emotions with me, because I was tired of feeling defeated and lonely.  I stayed the course, did my duties, continued with my responsibilities as a mom and wife and accepted that I was alone.

A couple of weeks ago a man made me feel about myself, and gave me attention that I had always desired my husband to do for me.  I did have sex with him.  No justification needed, no excuses, no revenge involved.  It was just about me.  Selfish?  I guess.  I had felt like a roomate and nanny for five years.  I never wanted my husband to feel the hurt I had for years.  Yet, now he does and now he wants to work things out.  I'm so confused as to what I could have done to have him come to this realization so many years ago without the affair.  (We did go to counseling, last year with little to no change in either of us)

Can some gentleman out there help me "get this"? 

I/we are recommitting ourselves to eachother and I feel emotions for my husband I haven't felt in years.  I'm relieved they are still there.  I'm scared this is only temporary.  I love my husband, always have.  I've purchased the home kit and I'm sure it will give us tools to continue this journey together.
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2010, 01:48:21 PM »

Ok, I'm a "gentleman." I sure don't know if I can help you get it, but I can give you my opinion.

Obviously I don't know all the details and that would be important. But obviously he has received a big reality check by your one night stand. Sometimes, even many times a spouse leaves over infidelity. I think it shows his true feelings and even dedication to want to save your marriage. Rather than listen to his ego and just give up, he thinks you're worth it even though he'll have to deal with the visions his mind imagines of you with someone else.

Men and women often have difficulty knowing exactly how to change or even if it will help. I'd HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend you to Joe Beam's seminar. There's information about it on this site at http://www.marriagehelper.com/marriage_seminar.php and you can complete the form there to talk to someone about it.

No marriage is a perfect love story in terms of all the details. Maybe a blow like this could turn things around. Joe is a world-class guide on helping you get over the hurt (and him get over the hurt of your affair) and then to take the necessary steps to be happy.

Other than that, I'd say that you should work it out with your husband. You've wanted to and now you can. I'm sorry it took this to get his attention and sometimes it turns people away, but you should accept this change in his attitude and willingness. It's what you wanted, right?

Check out Joe's seminar!
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2010, 06:34:47 PM »

Pappa,

Thank you for your opinion.  I was having trouble understanding the "why now?" issue, but we are talking every day and communicating better than ever.  I realized I had to get past the past and reaffirm my feelings of love for my husband.  It won't get any better if I live in yester land.  So if he is willing to move forward, I am too.   I finally feel like we are on the same page.

We are looking into the seminar and I have already ordered the home kit, so we are checking it out.
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« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2010, 02:39:00 PM »

Dear Sister in Christ,

As a Husband whose wife cheated on him, I can relate to your situation ... and the experience humbled and changed me.

I had to "own" what was mine, in so much as what I was responsible for in creating the "opportunity" for my Dear Wife to have the affair in the first place ...

Sadly, in the 5 years since ... our relationship has continued to deteriorate ... and now she wants out.
She never cut off contact with the "other man" ... they have stayed in touch through e-mail ... because she promised to always "be his friend" ...

Perhaps your Husband ... confronted with the realization of what he could be losing ... finally had a revelation ... and was motivated to act upon it ...

Make the most of the gift that you have been given ... a second chance !!
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« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2010, 03:10:20 PM »

Dear Itwasme,

I am sorry for the pain you've endured over the years. I'm also sorry about the hurt that helped make you vulnerable. As others have written, this appears to be a wake-up call for your husband. While I never condone unfaithfulness, I do believe strongly that God brings good from bad. If you and your husband can now work this out and have the marriage you need, wonderful.

If I can be of assistance, please let me know.

Joe
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