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thought he was single

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  Oct-31 4:33 pm

I have been dating a guy six months, thought he was perfect.  He even lived with me for several weeks.  His suggestion.  It was ok, but then I thought things were moving a bit fast and I had issues trusting him.  We continued to date.  I found out..he did not tell me his ex and mother of his two children (I Have two too) just had a baby. He never told me and she was pregnant at the onset of our relationship.  He also failed to tell me he was married.  he called himself confessing.  He then said he was going to make it right and that he wanted to be with me. He said he had left her before me and was not going to be with her anyway. I told him I needed time to digest it all. Very next day, I find out that I am pregnant.  I am in a really bad situation.  really bad. While I can not see myself not having this baby. As much as I love him, I know I have to let him go. I have to.  He is likely never going to leave her.  Would probably always string us both along.  I never even knew about her.  I just wish I could erase him....or at least work thru him leaving my life.  But having his child will always keep us connected...I am really lost. I did not choose this and somehow he fooled me....what man that is married lives with another women?  But he is talented in that dept.  Please help....
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thought he was single

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  Nov-3 10:09 pm

what kind of man does this? a man who is only concerned with his wants and needs.

was he thinking about you and how you would feel when you finally found out? was he thinking about you and the potential for pregnancy when he began having sex with you? what he thinking about you and hurt you would be?

was he thinking about his wife? was he thinking about their child together? was he thinking about how hurt she would feel when she found out?

the answer to all of these questions is NO. he was too self absorbed with his own selfish needs and wants.

i would caution you to think seriously about even thinking about a future with him, can you ever trust him after what he has done. men like him will use every trick in the book, lie, lie, lie, and then lie some more.

i would recommend finding a good personal therapist, as you are going to need some one to speak to, a shoulder so to speak.

i would caution you to see him for the man he really is and NOT the man you want him to be. you can not change who he is - and neither will your child. only he can change who and what he is.

please take care of yourself, i am so sorry that you have found yourself here.

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thought he was single

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  Nov-6 5:12 pm

I would seek out some counseling.  This is a very tough spot to be in. 

If he was living with you obviously his M is not healthy and I am glad he did come clean. 

Also, now not saying this right, but there are some who if they feel like D inevidiable, they will talk as if they are divorced.  Heck, some people move forward with their lives separately and because of health insurance will stay married for years. 

Anyways, probably getting off topic for this board, so definately find an impartial person who can not only help you, but if he does participate in the childs life can help the two of you navigate that regardless of whether he stays married or gets divorced.

You may also want to lurk on some of the Affair boards.   LAB is primarily the BS (betrayed spouse) who has learned their spouse cheated and is looking for support whether it is to rebuild their marriage, or not.   However, the sub board below Both Sides is for everyone to constructively discuss betrayal and affair subject matter.

I wish you well. 

 

Serenity
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  Nov-20 6:25 am

HELP? REALLY??? What help do you need???????????????? If you stay with him your are teaching your kid to be like him or to date guys like him....sue him for child support and move on ...the guy  is a PLAYER and a douche! You will NEVER change him. Get some dignity and drop him



Edited 11/20/2009 6:27 am ET by bocaraton72
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  Nov-21 6:25 pm

I am so sorry. I am in a similiar situation, except that I am not pregnant. Your AP sounds like mine. Mine lied to me for a year about being single. Then I found out recently he is married and his wife was pregnant too. Maybe we're dating the same guy???

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