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Yes. I'm reaching out to family and friends who are in the country (but not in the city we live in, unfortunately). It's difficult though. My parents are pressuring me to leave him and get the support I need with them. I'm not ready to give up on the marriage quite yet, but I am feeling so...

This too shall pass. But this sh** ain't easy. Life sucks right now, but it *will* get better. You are strong, you are beautiful, you are loved. Have yourself a big tub of ice cream, or a long hot bath, or a funny movie. Cuddle your kids lots. /hugs

@ Youarehere Thanks for your (less cranky today) response... I've thought a lot more about it and it won't be helpful to ask my husband to completely restrict contact with his new partner. He will resent me and he'd probably hide from me any contact he does have, then the lying will poison...

I just want to make it clear that our relationship agreement SPECIFICALLY said that our relationship takes priority and that we would cut off (or at least drastically reduce) contact with other partners at times when our relationship needed work. Open relationship does NOT mean 'fuck around with...

Thanks everyone for your comments. Even when they are painful to hear, having outside perspectives feels very valuable when you're in such a difficult position with emotions swirling and words flying. I think each comment has been right in one way or another. :-) I do think he's being selfish...

My husband and I are in an open marriage, and have always had other partners during our relationship. We considered ourselves primary partners and our agreement was that our relationship took priority over others and any other relationships that threatened ours would be ended (or at least...