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How do I break this cycle?

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Deni1963 Mon 07-May-18 06:01:05

Some of you might remember me from the beginning of the year. I read every day and debate if to post.
Brief synopsis: I found out Jan 2nd DH had bee having an affair for 2 months and she was pregnant ( I'm 54 and have had 4 losses and two children with ex). Two weeks later a 2nd woman messages me climing to be his gf of 3 months. He moved out. First woman had an abortion but they still talk claiming it's work, and I know he's probably seeing the 2nd.
He's an alcoholic and had been sober 8 years until November last year. He now drinks again.
At his persistent we began talking end of February. In April I agreed to see him - like dating - twice a week providing he was not with anyone else.
Well..... he lives at home. His parents severed all contact with me despite the fact we were very close. DH texts sporadically, ignores my calls and still lies, disappears for nights, claiming he's sleeping or not well. He's cancelled 2 weekend dates claiming illnesses and then off radar.
I'm miserable - I know the situation must end, but how do I sever contact? I find it impossible as just worn down.
When we are together it's as if we've never been apart. And we actually get on really well.
I just don't know how to break this cycle. Or begin a life without him.

Deni1963 Mon 07-May-18 19:18:00

I want to thank everyone for all the valuable and very true words. And I will keep reading reading. I know how destructive this is for me, many ask why, but for 8 sober years we were very close. This man now I don't know at all, and would be horrified if my daughter was accepting this. In many ways I'm quite isolated - I have no older family members who I can turn too and sadly no funds just to go away. Today I've not spoken to him and don't plan too. Day by day. I don't want to return to what is is, and I know for me the trust is gone.
The one thing that stuck is yes, it's hope, and yes if it doesn't work with these women I'll take him back. I have alot to do to regain who I am, and my self worth. Seeing so many comments of the same voice gives me strength.
I don't want to ever have another relationship - I'm not scared of being alone, I loved and still love the man he was. But not this.

GabriellaG Mon 07-May-18 20:16:22

OldMeg
Well said. You certainly don't waste words. grin

BlueBelle Mon 07-May-18 20:20:18

Well done Deni one day at a time think of it as an addiction and tick each day off as a step towards the new you Give yourself a treat for managing the first day of your new life
Good luck keep going I m sure everyone on here is fully behind you