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Question on Apologies

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 Joanh (original poster member #39146) posted at 8:01 PM on Sunday, May 5th, 2013

I would like to send apology to a few friends that I have hurt. With my betrayal. One of them being the Ex wife of the Other Man. we had been friends till now. Its probably one of the harder things I have to also get pass that I have destroyed the friend ship of our two families. We live in a small town so it will be that we see each other. We have some mutual friends that talk to both of us. What is your thoughts, I want to let them know how sorry I am and how i only added more hurt and and abuse to these people. Or is better to let them deal with their own stuff.?

BH 39
WW 43
D day November 9, 2012
3 children 22, 8, 6
Just....

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authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 8:20 PM on Sunday, May 5th, 2013

Have you discussed with your BH if he wants you to do this? His feelings about it should be known and top consideration before you think about doing this.

DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.

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BaxtersBFF ( member #26859) posted at 1:09 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2013

Yes, check with your BH first to see if this something he thinks you should do, or that he wants you to do.

From what I've read here over the years, some BS's do want to know that the AP, you in this case, is sorry for what they've done. Most though seem to not want to hear anything from the AP at all. Be careful. Keeping NC is probably going to be the best thing.

WH - 49
BW - gerrygirl

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SurprisinglyOkay ( member #36684) posted at 1:58 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2013

You may want to consider whether or not your apology would cause more harm. Some things are best left alone. Are you in IC? Could you mention it to them?

FWS me 38 (recovering addict)
BS him 41 AFrayedKnot
Together 10 years
2 children


"Your secrets keep you sick"

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Clarrissa ( member #21886) posted at 1:59 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2013

Talk to your BH about this first as the others said. If he agrees you should do this, perhaps he could talk to the OMs BW to see if she'd at least be willing to listen. Her feelings in this matter should be considered as well IMO.

BH Cee64D - 50
FWW (me) - 51


All affairs are variations on a theme. No one has 'Beethoven's 5th' to everyone else's 'Chopsticks'.

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Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 2:04 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2013

My H sent an apology email to the MOW BH. It was not received well at all. It was way too soon. His pain was way too raw.

I would caution not to rush into this. Let some time pass and some healing begin.

Love isn't what you say, it's what you do.

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AppleBlossom ( member #38541) posted at 5:51 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2013

I waited fourteen years, but I finally sent an apology to my ex-husband's ex wife. i couldnt have done it any sooner, as she was devastated by his departure and our actions. I have not heard back from her. It was very brief, I apologised for my actions, stated I did not seek forgiveness and took full responsibility for my actions. I did this after a lot of soul searching and extensive reading here.

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losingmyground ( member #36070) posted at 4:12 PM on Monday, May 6th, 2013

To be honest....I would LOVE to receive a letter like this. I know that my FWH cried and apologized to the BH, but I never got anything. I think it would put the MOW in a much better light from me.

That being said, talk it over with your BH. But your heart is in the right place. I bet it will make him feel a little better too.

Married 13 yrs
3 kids 13, 10 & 1
I'm 34
FWH 37
Affair lasted 6 months
Ended 09/2011
Found out 06/2012
My father died during the affair
In the middle of Reconcilliation

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StrongerOne ( member #36915) posted at 3:18 AM on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Check with yr BH. If he is ok with it, I think you should send an apology -- a real apology, in which you take responsibility without making excuses. I'm not saying you're the sort of person who would do that, just that a BS is not going to be receptive to anything less. It may not be well accreted, but I still wish the OW would have apologized. I got a lot of excuses and "nothing happened" (the truth is plenty happened, just not sex). I would like an apology from her to this day.

DDay Feb 2011.
In R.

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