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I just had a long conversation with the OM he said that he really didn't want anything to do with her after the SIL (his cousin) told him how good a husband and father I am. OM said WW told him she was unhappy in the marriage. When OM asked her why, she would beat around the bush and change the subject. He said it really hit home when the SIL explained the situation to him. He told me about the messages he sent her from facebook(I didn't ask or tell him I knew about them) and said he has just ignored anything to do with her since late November, and he will continue to ignore any kind of contact from WW.
He seems pretty sincere and there is no evidence to prove otherwise. (Previous key logger)
I will be putting a keylogger back on WW laptop tonight.
I have about a week before she moves out I will be plan A the whole time. WW was nice this morning actually gave me a hug and said goodbye.
Is there anything else I could or should be doing?
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IMO you have made a grievous tactical error by agreeing to separate and supporting WW's ability to continue her affair with OM or someone new.
I'd sit down with her and tell her you've had time to think it over and you do NOT want a separation. Tell her that you can't force her to stay in the home, but that if she moves out you will not support her financially nor can she take any of the marital possessions to a love shack. This would deprive the children of continuity and security and you won't condone any activity that hurts the children in such a manner. If you have stuff stashed in the attic or in the basement corner covered with sheets she can have that stuff.
You may think OM is on the level but her message about "I know you're just being good" tells me that they've agreed to cool things until she gets her own place. I think OM is just stringing you along.
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IMO you have made a grievous tactical error by agreeing to separate and supporting WW's ability to continue her affair with OM or someone new.
I'd sit down with her and tell her you've had time to think it over and you do NOT want a separation. Tell her that you can't force her to stay in the home, but that if she moves out you will not support her financially nor can she take any of the marital possessions to a love shack. This would deprive the children of continuity and security and you won't condone any activity that hurts the children in such a manner. If you have stuff stashed in the attic or in the basement corner covered with sheets she can have that stuff.
You may think OM is on the level but her message about "I know you're just being good" tells me that they've agreed to cool things until she gets her own place. I think OM is just stringing you along. Thanks for the advice turtlehead. I will use this tonight. I really like this line.("This would deprive the children of continuity and security and you won't condone any activity that hurts the children in such a manner.") That just might make her stop and think. I do not fully trust OM so I will be putting the key logger on WW laptop tonight. Thanks again for your help and advice. I'll let you know how things go later.
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It won't make her stop and think about what she's doing. It will just make her angry. But it will send her a clear message that you won't bend over and let her run all over you. You need to stand up for yourself while you meet her ENs and avoid LBs.
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I talked to WW tonight she said she will take the old bed and that she will be OK with out my financial support. She then said she thinks it is the right decision and the will be OK in the long run. I told her I did not agree and that this not good for any of us. She started to get upset and said she was done. To avoid any LB's I said I love you and have a good night.
Also I installed a key logger. I will just wait and see what it comes up with.
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You did good, dastone. You stood up for your marriage and you avoided love busting. Chalk this one up for you!
Preach the Gospel every day. When necessary, use words. St. Francis of Assissi
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Thank you Fred.
So far the key logger has caught WW going to OM's profile on Facebook they are not friends on there, Om's profile is pretty much open to public to see. WW then went to her FB Inbox, there were no messages for her.
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You're full in Plan A, dastone. Keep snooping, but do not let her know. Instead, let her know what a great catch you are, and that she'd be a fool to leave you.
Preach the Gospel every day. When necessary, use words. St. Francis of Assissi
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I'll try to keep it up, it is really hard when she goes in to babble mode to not through it back in her face. I think I have learned how to fight back those kind of emotions.
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Uh-huh. I never thought of it that way. Let me think about that. Want a cookie?
Preach the Gospel every day. When necessary, use words. St. Francis of Assissi
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I'll have to start using some of those. Thanks!
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