Should I be suspicious?

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    I'm so sorry Ed. What a terrible thing to have to go through.
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    Im sorry to hear this, Ed.
    Keep your head up and be strong.
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    I've been watching this whole thing and want to tell you Ed that I've been sending good vibes your way, hoping that things will work out for the best, whichever way that is!

    ::Hugs::
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    I can't help but throw a  ;penalty flag on the play that this friend in need is her ex-BF.
     
    Anyway, we're still here for you.
     
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    Strangely though I don't feel hurt, I feel angry and used.

     
    Not so strange, Ed.  It sounds like you have been used.  That'd make me feel pretty angry.[:o]
     
    I'd be taking MIL off the phone plan right about now, too.
     
    {{hugs}} from me (platonic of course) and a big slurp from Bear.
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    I've been keeping tabs but haven't posted till now.  I agree with denise_m about the shifting blame thing.  Especially if the other person is a better orator/debater than you. [8|]  My BF can easily shift blame back to me somehow whenever we fight.  I don't get it at all.
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    Ed, I'm so sorry to hear that everything turned out like this for you. I completely agree with the others about the blame-shifting thing as well. Often, when someone is guilty of an accusation, their first response is to get defensive and look for that scapegoat.
     
    I'm just sorry that you are having to go through this emotional roller coaster right now. I hope things work out in your favor, whatever that may be.
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    I'd be taking MIL off the phone plan right about now, too.

     
    Exactly!  She's a big girl... I'm sure she can afford it. 
     
    I can't help but throw a  ;penalty flag on the play that this friend in need is her ex-BF.

     
    No matter how it was turned around... that cellphone should not have been given without your consent and she knows it.  I'm so sorry to hear what has happened. 
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    Ed, I am so sorry.  Clearly Stella has amassed a large amount of reasons to justify her behavior, but nothing justifies infidelity.  And even if she hasn't slept with David, becoming emotionally involved as a married woman is still considered adultery in my book.  Damn, I'm sorry it came to this. 
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    I'm sorry you're going through this. Keep your chin up. Sending Rupert nuzzles your way.
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    I wanted to add my support as well. I am so sorry that things have turned out this way. We're all here for you.
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    I'm sorry too. Rosco is sending his big sloppy kisses and giant "you need a cuddle" eyes.
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    Rosco is sending his big sloppy kisses and giant "you need a cuddle" eyes.
      Awwww!!!! 
     
    Ed, you already know you have my support. 
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    I'm so sorry, Ed! I hope things get better.
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    Anyways she turned the whole thing back on me telling me that I don't spend enough time with her, things aren't the same as they were, we don't have any more adventure in our lives, I spend too much time with the dog, my heart isn't in this marriage and that it's all my fault.

     
    Oh, yeah.  You MADE her do this -what possible alternative did she have?  Talking to you and asking frankly for more of your attention?  Finding out how you felt?  Being creative and finding things the two of you could do together WITH the dogs?  Is my sarcasm coming through?
     
    You'll have to decide for yourself how much the details matter - and I agree with another post saying emotional infidelity is still infidelity. 
     
    Just want to, again, offer my support and empathy!  Be mad - you have been ill used!