So, I joined a straight spouse online support group yesterday.
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Inigo (aka Inigo)
Jun 24 '10, 10:59
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It's been surprisingly helpful. No one's heard a story quite like the Nick/Nancy debacle, but other behaviors are very familiar. The lies, betrayal, selfishness, and even the wanting to be best friends/cuddle mates is all quite familiar to the people on this list.
To be clear, no one there seems homophobic. In fact, they outline that any gay bashing or talking of stereotypes of homosexuals in general won't be tolerated. It's just a bunch of people, like me, who've had their worlds torn apart from their spouse coming out.
One story was particularly horrifying. A woman had two kids with one on the way. Her husband came out to her a few weeks before she gave birth to their third child, and was texting his new boyfriend while she was in labor.
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Responses:
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This is very good to hear... -- nm
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kelly
Jun 24, 11:25
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Fantastic - people who have been through it -- nm
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Epiphany
Jun 24, 11:22
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I'm sad that there are enough people who have been through this that there are groups, but am very happy you have an outlet like this to help. -- nm
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ty97
Jun 24, 11:22
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Shouldn't be too surprising. It helps to talk to people who have been where you are now
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Mr. Havens
Jun 24, 11:21
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hmm I think I missed an episode or two. Glad you are getting support though. A friendly person to talk too can make all the difference. -- nm
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sycor
Jun 24, 11:21
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this sounds like good news -- nm
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Hotkiss
Jun 24, 11:19
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Well done. -- nmbI
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Black Rabbit
Jun 24, 11:19
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Wow. I wish this had been around 10 years ago. Sounds like a great place
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amoxy
Jun 24, 11:12
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that should be immensely helpful for you -- nm
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Andie
Jun 24, 11:03
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Excellent, that seems like an awesome find. -- nm
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TFox
Jun 24, 11:02
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excellent. I'm glad you did this and that its seems to be helpful.
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Mel Profit
Jun 24, 11:00
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Good for you. Definitely good to have something (local) for support that you can go to. -- nm
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JaxSean
Jun 24, 11:00
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