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I know this sounds odd. My WH told me in Feb. 2002 about an ongoing friendship/affair since Aug. 2000. He would not leave at this point not wanting to make a mistake however, not want to give up that special something the A had given him. Since that point in time I have done my best Plan Aing with mistakes and some LBing but overall accepting the fact I cannot control his behavior.

Since that time many more friends and family have found out because OW and WH did not go into hiding but exactly the opposite ate public lunches hung out together etc. I felt like they flaunted it with as much to treat eachother as trophies like I still got it. It was very hurtful.

None the less on at least 3 occasions, this public display has left me discussing not contact if WH wants me as his wife. I have been clear that the decission was his and to make himself happy. Each time he left for 1 night only to return the next day pledging love to me in front of kids. I know manipulation.

The rub is each and everytime I welcomed him back trying to believe only to get disappointed again. My love bank for him is breathing E. I think he is doing all he knows how but it is not enough and each time he withdraws it get harder and harder to take him back. He will not leave. He says if he leaves he won't come back. The only measure left for me is Plan B but again I can't get him to leave without an order. I can't do that.

Is it feasable to Plan B with him in the house. Ignoring him or giving him solitude? I don't want the kids to see such cruelity that he has inflicted on me being given back in a vengeful way. Of course everything is my fault and I am the unstable one.

What do you think. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

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RNROSCOE,

You can't plan B w/ WH in the house. You are enabling A right now ... you have two option let WH in the house and your LB$ will be drained in no time or sit WH down and tell him how you feel the betrayal and over and over again and you can't take it ... tell him IF YOU LOVE ME YOU SHOULD LEAVE AND GET HELP B/C YOU WILL LOOSE MY LOVE SONNER OR LATER WITH THIS BEHAVIOR. I know it takes strength to do the later (tough love), it is your choice. If you choose the first option, I hope you read my post on discussion on enabling. Also learn from Orchid how to do tough love ... everytime WH made a false promise you should thighten the rope a bit ... or better yet let him make the amend if he breaks his promise again, let him hang himself. -rh-

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Thanks for the advice. I guess I know you are right but it is so scary! It is so hard to read. Now he has asked me out on a real date, to a dinner theater! He would rather eat dirt than go to a play but he planned it all on his own. Funny thing is the play is "Jekle and Hyde". Ironic huh. I'm sure that slip was unplanned since he thinks I am unstable for being upset about the affair.

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RNROSCOE,

Why don't you play a bit hard to get ... check CarollKH's post under my signature on Venusian Lady story. This is my 2¢ ... After he senses that you given up and pull a bit he started to chase you. I would let him wait until the last possible moment to decline his date ... then on the supposely time for the date ... you go out w/o telling WH where you are going !. Just tell him that you need to go out ... !!! Fix yourself very nice, buy new night dress, go to manicure ... go to dinner w/ your best girl freind to a nice restaurant ... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> . However tell him to reschedule the "date" for the following week. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> .

Give it a try, usually work for WH ... train the dog (no disrespect to WH) to respect you and let WH work a bit ... enjoy it and learn how to be Venusian Lady !.

-RH-


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