Welcome to the
Marriage Builders® Discussion Forum

This is a community where people come in search of marriage related support, answers, or encouragement. Also, information about the Marriage Builders principles can be found in the books available for sale in the Marriage Builders® Bookstore.
If you would like to join our guidance forum, please read the Announcement Forum for instructions, rules, & guidelines.
The members of this community are peers and not professionals. Professional coaching is available by clicking on the link titled Coaching Center at the top of this page.
We trust that you will find the Marriage Builders® Discussion Forum to be a helpful resource for you. We look forward to your participation.
Once you have reviewed all the FAQ, tech support and announcement information, if you still have problems that are not addressed, please e-mail the administrators at mbrestored@gmail.com
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,539
F
Member
Member
F Offline
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,539
14 years ago today I married my WH. We are going out to dinner tonight to "celebrate" our last anniversary. I spoke to my attorney yesterday and it should only be about 5-6 weeks until we are D. That sent me into an emotional tailspin, just the harsh reality of it all. I still love my WH and am so emotionally attached to him that this just kills me. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />


Faith

me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49
DS 30
DD 21
DS 15
OCDS 8
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 174
J
Member
Member
J Offline
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 174
I am so sorry to here that.. my 8th year Anniversary is at the end of the month and I dont think there will be any celebrating for me either...I can only imagine how horrible this day is for you.

Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,383
A
Member
Member
A Offline
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,383
Oh Faithful

such big hugs my darling [[[[[[Faithful]]]]]] I wish I wish he would see what he is doing.

But HE has to do it all now, you know that, you cant rescue him anymore from himself, I'm praying though, miracles do happen sometimes.


Life may feel as if you are constantly getting kicked on a daily basis, living is about picking yourself up each day and going on and on and on regardless.

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 396
H
Member
Member
H Offline
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 396
I hate these kind of stories. My 8th is the 27th of this month. Hope we can make it to many more.


Hopeful4future


The character of a person is defined by their actions...not their intentions. Otherwise, the world would be full of Saints.

BS: 40 (Me)
xFWW: 50
Married: 9/97
PA: 3 months
D-Day: 6/30/2005 (she revealed to me)
Divorced: 10/2/2008
Happy that I've moved on
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 10,107
B
Member
Member
B Offline
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 10,107
FF, on this anniversary think of teh good times you spent in your marriage. Those good times have not been erased by infidelity.

I can't imagine how you feel, and I am sad for you.

However if you weren't beautiful, smart and funny with GORGEOUS kids and everything goin' for ya but a potty WH I'd be a little more sad for ya <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

{{{{FF}}}}


MB Alumni
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,416
F
Member
Member
F Offline
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,416
{{{FF}}} i'm here, praying for you. Feel God's love for you, He is right there besides you. I am so sorry your situation is turning out as it is. I am still secretly hoping for a miracle for you two (i hope you don't mind)

Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2
L
Junior Member
Junior Member
L Offline
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2
I recently found out that my hubby has been having an EA with a girl our daughter's age...I had been wondering where his cell bill was, well it came--2000+min of talking to HER! I ordered the previous month, again 2000+ min talking to her, then I added up the minutes to our little ones, our home #, my cell and my wk #--less than a 100. I called him on it, we almost separated on the spot--I called the girl, she said they were just friends, I asked her how she'd like it if her daddy spent that kind of time on the phone with a girl her age--she said she kinda understood my position. Anyway, my H doesn't feel like going to church, says the EA is not an A (haha)and it has nothing to do with me...I was shocked--anyway we just "celebrated" our 15th anniversary--he says he's not talking to her, but it's hard to believe when he was spending so much time on the phone with her. He claims he is unfulfilled in other areas of his life...I know he is, he has one friend who lives two hours away, works (yes works) 12-14 hour days 6 days a week, and comes home...I can see where he has been missing out on EN but he's always said I was all he needed, and I was naive enough to believe it...I PRAY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY that we see our 50th anniversary...I now would like to include you, FF in my prayers. God Bless You!

Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 127
S
Member
Member
S Offline
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 127
Big [[[[[[[[[hugs]]]]]]]]]] FF,

I feel for you my 10th is comming up in a few months I just hope we celebrate together as going forward not ending it.

R.


Me 30 (FWS-1st/BS)0ct.04 - Jan. 05 WW 28 (FBS-1st/WS)Jun. 05 - Current DD1-9 DD2-7 DS1-4 WS D-Day - June 16 2005 Found MB - Aug 1 2005 Still In Plan A Continuing Counsel W/ Steve H and taking one day at a time God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 981
K
Member
Member
K Offline
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 981
I am so sorry for your pain. I don't know your story but if it consoles you any, there are couples that love one another, get divorced and end up marrying each other again.

May Jesus comfort you and give you the peace you need.


In the end, I have nothing to lose but everything to gain, by trying to save my marriage.

Me, betrayed wife 46
Former Wandering Husband, 51 E/A 2005
28 years of marriage
DD 26, DS 24
O/W aka, Rat 29, A-D Assisted Living
Discovery 8-20-05 Recovery ongoing.
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,539
F
Member
Member
F Offline
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,539
Gosh, thanks everyone for the hugs, good wishes and prayers. Bob, my friend, thanks for the boost. FL, I don't mind your praying for a miracle.

lovinghimstill, have you started your own thread? If not let us help you get through this tough time.


Faith

me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49
DS 30
DD 21
DS 15
OCDS 8
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,978
C
Member
Member
C Offline
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,978
{{{FF}}}
You are in my thoughts and prayers today. I know this is a tough day, let your memories of happier times comfort you. My anniversary is comimg up next month...I thought last year was the last we would celebrate together...I have no idea what the future holds, but you know you have done everything in your power to save your marriage. There will be more celebrations and happier times ahead.


aka-confused42
BS-45 me
WH-42
DS-14 & DD-12
together 21 yrs, married 18.5yrs
"I love you but not IN love with you" speech 6/3/04
D-Day 2/25/05; WH moved out 3/15/05 & back too soon 3/22/05...He left again 5/8/06
5/25/06 Plan B.....NC letter 6/18/06
Recovery finally began Jan 2007
We are IN love again!!!Sept 2007
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,863
B
Member
Member
B Offline
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,863
I understand. Just because divorce will be final doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. Is the whole family going to dinner, or just you two?

Joined: May 2002
Posts: 6,515
S
Member
Member
S Offline
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 6,515
I don't know what to tell you, I know I can't make it better, or take the pain away.

May you get through it without going crazy. May you find the happiness you seek. May your family always be your joy, and your strength.

I wish WH would do the right thing, but if he won't, you can and will.

God be with you, to guide you in what you say, and how you act. Be that better person tonight - that's the only way to do it.

SS


I think sometimes about all the pain in the world. I hope we can ease that here, even if only a little bit.
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,539
F
Member
Member
F Offline
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,539
Confused, thank you! I will hold on to better times. Bellevue (hi!), just the two of us. I look forward to the dinner we usually have a good time. He said happy anniversary to me first thing this morning. He thought I forgot, LOL

ss, *sigh* I know..i wish you could too. I wish he would do the right thing too but he doesn't see how to have a relationship with OC without OW in the picture. I will go and just enjoy these last special moments with this man that I love.


Faith

me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49
DS 30
DD 21
DS 15
OCDS 8
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 7,093
W
Member
Member
W Offline
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 7,093
Thinking about you faith. Stay strong.

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 8,344
D
Member
Member
D Offline
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 8,344
I love ya Faith.


I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?

O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

My Story

Recovered!
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,539
F
Member
Member
F Offline
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,539
**smooches** to Weaver and Kimmy <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


Faith

me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49
DS 30
DD 21
DS 15
OCDS 8
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,204
D
Member
Member
D Offline
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,204
{{{{{{FF}}}}}}}}}


Dorry (aka Deeplysorry)
me FWW - EA/PA fall of 2004
FWH EA/PA late spring 2005
Got our acts together July 2005 and started recovery.

The Recovery Guide for WW's (Wayward Wives)
Dorry's Story

[color:"blue"]Excuses are easy...change is hard....[/color]
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,179
N
Member
Member
N Offline
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,179
Sad congratulations. You have reached an important milestone, no matter the chaos. Take the time to celebrate your own efforts, and the work you put into reaching this day. D or no, it is a great accomplishment.


A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.
~ English proverb



Neak's Story
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,621
A
Member
Member
A Offline
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,621
ff,

I will be thinking of you today.

I wish I could make all this hurt and fear go away for you. But you are strong and you are a good person. You will make it through this and be better for it.

I’ll say an extra prayer for you and WH. Miracles do happen.

PS: Thanx for asking about me on the your other thread. You are one of the reasons this place is so addictive, lol.


"Never forget that your pain means nothing to a WS." ~Mulan

"An ethical man knows it is wrong to cheat on his wife. A moral man will not actually do it." ~ Ducky

WS: They are who they are.

When an eel lunges out
And it bites off your snout
Thats a moray ~DS
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  Fordude 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Forum Search
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 281 guests, and 103 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Jerry Watson, Toothsome, IO Games, IronMaverick, Gregory Robinson
72,039 Registered Users
Latest Posts
Three Times A Charm
by Vallation - 07/24/25 11:54 PM
How important is it to get the whole story?
by still seeking - 07/24/25 01:29 AM
Annulment reconsideration help
by abrrba - 07/21/25 03:05 PM
Help: I Don't Like Being Around My Wife
by abrrba - 07/21/25 03:01 PM
Following Ex-Wifes Nursing Schedule?
by Roger Beach - 07/16/25 04:21 AM
My wife wants a separation
by Roger Beach - 07/16/25 04:20 AM
Forum Statistics
Forums67
Topics133,625
Posts2,323,524
Members72,040
Most Online6,102
Jul 3rd, 2025
Building Marriages That Last A Lifetime
Copyright © 2025, Marriage Builders, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Site Navigation
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0