Originally Posted By: TrentC
Originally Posted By: praying_in_GA
Does she know what she will do to the entire family if they do this?


Probably not -- "they wouldn't understand" is a common refrain when asked how they would explain the OP to family and friends.

Originally Posted By: praying_in_GA
Why would she do this to me?


Selfishness? People who have affairs often describe feeling as if they "deserve" to find happiness outside of their marriage (or by busting up someone else's).


I think *maybe* this could be an EA?? I dunno, he is not talking to me about this so he is talking to her about it. They were pretty close when we started dating. He thought 'be friends with her family and she will follow'.


Me: 33 / H: 36
M: 10y / T: 14y
3 kids
BD: 2/22/14
Live in separation 3/8/14
H consult lawyer, says filing asap 4/24/14
H moved out 4/25/14
2nd time around. 1st separation 4y ago lasted a month