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markos #2898295 05/03/17 09:00 AM
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If the OMW was asking how his marriage was doing as in trying to share information in order for both of them to try and break up the affair, wouldn't in that case be some of her business? I am not certain on that point but it would seem that if the intent for OMW and Messy to share Intel to try and destroy the affair it would be an okay question to ask each other?

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I guess I should have worded it differently. She was asking because she was checking to see if WW was still a viable option. In other words, if we were doing well, she would know OM isn't pursuing WW.

We did share intel, neither of us have any evidence of continued contact.

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Originally Posted by Messy
In other words, if we were doing well, she would know OM isn't pursuing WW.

He could still be pursuing her even if you were doing well, though.


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Originally Posted by TroubledFuture
If the OMW was asking how his marriage was doing as in trying to share information in order for both of them to try and break up the affair, wouldn't in that case be some of her business? I am not certain on that point but it would seem that if the intent for OMW and Messy to share Intel to try and destroy the affair it would be an okay question to ask each other?
Sharing Intel is not the same as sharing information about the marriage. We have seen BS start an affair due to their lack of boundaries when they are updating about their WS.


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Originally Posted by markos
He could still be pursuing her even if you were doing well, though.

Agreed. Neither of us trust the WS, but it was comforting to know that intel on both sides points to continued no contact...

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Yes, I could see that threat BrainHurts seeing as to how vulnerable I feel in my current state. Thats why I needed to some clarity because sharing intel with the intent to destroy the affair I think is good. Sharing feelings etc. is what likely got the way wards in the affair to begin with and adding a second affair is a recipe for disaster.

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We do all understand that affairs are caused by poor boundaries, not by bad marriages, right?


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Need help. VAR confirms A is active and is now physical. Plan B? New exposure? Please advise. I'm devastated

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I am so sorry, Messy. Yes, you need to expose.


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Messy, I am very sorry to hear this. You need to expose this new information.


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Originally Posted by Messy
Need help. VAR confirms A is active and is now physical. Plan B? New exposure? Please advise. I'm devastated
Do you have information on the OM as well so you can expose to his side?


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How do I do it?

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Yes. I got everything. I'm also ready for plan B. I don't think I can do Plan a anymore

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You have been at this long enough, Messy. You have tried very hard to win her. If you are ready for Plan B, then go to Plan B. No one will blame you at all.

You need to expose her the same way you exposed the first time around. Contact all family, friends, church leaders, etc. Expose to your children. Expose to his side. Make sure his wife knows what you have discovered. Tell them that you have discovered that your wife never ended her affair. Ask them for their support.

Do you have a Plan B letter written?


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No letter yet. Going to see a lawyer first, then will expose and deliver letter

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I'm sorry Messy. Not surprised, her actions were textbook wayward. But I always want to be wrong about that frown

I agree with Prisca. False recoveries and second Ddays are even more taxing than the first, and if you have had enough nobody will blame you.

Make sure you do a very thorough exposure before you go into Plan B.

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Do you have an IM lined up?

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Messy .... how's it going?


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Thanks everyone, I'm forced to wait a few days due to a TON of family commitments this weekend. So I've had to fake it, which is just making things harder. Because of the kids I don't think I can jump to a plan B just yet, I need a few days to get my ducks in a row. But I'm going to expose and see what happens.


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What ducks are you getting in a row?
When are you planning to expose?


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