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Is He/She Gay » My wife and I are struggling and I would love some advice » July 13, 2018 1:06 pm

Was the affair recent? If so, it is possible that she is feeling more attracted to women, that this side of her is more who she really is, if that makes sense. If so, she may be realising that she is gay, not bisexual. It is perfectly possible to be bi-sexual and in a commuted relationship with someone of the opposite sex but I'm not sure thats the case here.
Sorry, dont know if this is making any sense to you. As Lily says, with age things change. People who once felt bi-sexual can feel different. 
I know you care about her but think about your own happiness too. I have been where you are and I spent a lot of time helping my husband figure out what he was/what he wanted and forgot about myself in the process. I have come to realise, now we are separated, that he was so obsessed with himself that he cared very little about the effect it had on me.
Take care.

Is He/She Gay » A gay ex-husband answers your questions » July 13, 2018 9:05 am

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Two things I agree with absolutely.
Marriage ended abruptly once I'd come out- yes, even if there is no boyfriend.
You felt affection towards your wife but never deep love.
This is my experience too. 
Once there was acceptance from my husband that he was gay it was the point of no return, for both of us.

General Discussion » Help?!!! » July 12, 2018 3:27 am

Listen, reality may seem really scary and it is to start with but, its better than what you have. I was scared of being on my own but I am so much happier. You just have to take that first step.

Support » Feeling very low. » June 27, 2018 12:37 pm

Hi. Yes, Wondering, I'm totally run down but then so is every other teacher I know. A day and half to go thank goodness. Today was really tough. Kids are high as kites and staff exhausted. And emails from the bank in between times. Probably have tried to do too much about sorting my finances and stuff but I just want to be free of him asap.
Rob, I agree. It will be worth it to live my life the way I want even if this stage is hard going.
Tonight its TV and an early night!

General Discussion » Moving Forward: Fly Like A Butterfly » June 25, 2018 1:18 pm

Is my anger serving a purpose? Mmm. I've thought about that all day and yes I think so. I liked what stronger said- Its helping me see "her in a new light, see her true self". Yes, I realise that he is not who I thought he was. He too promised a lot when he left and has basically ignored me, being hell bent on his new life.
I think the anger helps me protect myself a bit. I think in the past I was too sympathetic, too understanding, too easy going and was taken advantage of. I see it too in other areas of my life and one day I thought-"No, actually I object to that". So maybe its making me more assertive? 
It has pushed me to get the separation agreement done so that I can have no further contact with him. Its pushed me to get my job sorted. So a force for good I think.
Maybe theres a big difference then between anger and forgiveness. I can channel the anger to make me sort my life out but to forgive? Mmmm. I am hoping that in time I will no longer care and that will be enough.
But to actually wish him well? I am very far away from that.
 

General Discussion » Moving Forward: Fly Like A Butterfly » June 25, 2018 3:32 am

I totally agree but I find it very difficult to let go of the anger sometimes and to forgive my ex. I know I should and most days I feel like I'm making progress but then without warning something can trigger it again. Yesterday I saw someone we both know, someone I had worked with in the past and he didn't even really acknowledge me. This made me angry- as if Its my fault. I dare say I overreacted and he probably just didn't know what to say. 
Any advice as to how to let go of anger? We all know we should but the question is how?

Support » Time for a seasonal check-in » June 22, 2018 9:47 am

I am 9 months post disclosure and nearly 3 months on my own. Its been a real up and down time. its better when we have no contact and I've realised that he doesn't really care for me. He's just too wrapped up in his new life. You know that box they keep TGT in? I think that now that he's out, he has a new box where he has put me and our marriage in. 
I have days where I feel overwhelmed and so tired but I would never have him back. So thats what I hold on to.
Ellexoh- so sorry about your Mum xx

Support » Feeling very low. » June 20, 2018 1:49 am

I'm sick of this whole rollercoaster of emotions. I've been really angry this past week with him because he's refused to help out with the solicitors bill and thought I was getting past that. 
But this morning, totally without warning I've woken up feeling utterly lost and despondent. Its so bad I don't actually know how I am going to get through a whole day at school. We've got a trip today too and that's stressful in itself.
I am fighting this overwhelming urge to run away.
I know I am really really tired-its only 9 days till the end of term. I also met my class for next year yesterday which sort of brought it all home. I will be full time after the summer and this was not how life was meant to be for me.
I thought I had left all that behind me- we had our retirement all planned out. I was going to work a day or two a week and we would have road trips and do nice stuff. 
Maybe that's it- the reality is just sinking in? Also, you are not meant to change things in your life during really stressful times and I've had to take on a new job which has been really tough.
Moan over xx

Is He/She Gay » A gay ex-husband answers your questions » June 18, 2018 7:28 am

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I don't fit those categories Sean, with the exception of "your intuition onwards" which pretty much describes the last year. We had a very active sex life pre marriage and right up to when the kids were born. It was pretty good to start with, although the years when our children were small right up to when they left home were difficult. I know know thats when he started looking at porn, when our youngest was only 5. It coincided with our getting our first home computer.
It picked up a bit after the kids had left although I dont think I was ever really satisfied.

I've just read this back and realised something I hadn't noticed before. We were married nearly 27 years and the problems started after only 2 years! Holy crap. I hadn't worked it out before. I then had (let me work this out again), 19 years of intermittent mostly unsatisfying sex. Bloody hell. Followed by ok sex for the last 18 months. So that makes 3 and a half years out of 27? Have I got that right? 
Oh and one other thing I've just realised. He used to "accidentally" try anal only move it when I told him. Jeez.
Thanks for this-its made me look back honestly.

Oh and I've just ordered my first vibrator! Lol.

Support » Refusing to pay » June 16, 2018 3:17 pm

Wondering89 wrote:

I’m sorry his being a pain and making things difficult. I’m not sure how they can change so quick. I guess when it suit them they are all happy but when it doesn’t go their way the true colours come out. I don’t think they even want to move on or they wouldn’t make things so difficult for their ex partners. I hope he pays them soon so things can be sorted out ASAP for you. I think you made the smart choice or otherwise it may take forever to finalise it all. Does your lawyer do payment plans or can you get any free legal support?

Also maybe tight fisted asshole may not be a good term lol

God, I missed that, lol. or maybe subconsciously I didn't?! 
Cant get legal support sadly. Not sure about payment plans. Might be worth asking. Using my savings at the moment.

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