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Originally Posted by
wrappedup
Coming clean scares the hell out of me. I do have a husband who cares for me deeply. Who is still very attracted to me. Who is a wonderful man. I"m just not attracted to him, maybe not in love with him anymore. These feelings existed way before I started this affair. I also have a son who I'm afraid I will lose in the process if I were to come clean.
If could go back I would never have done this.
Unfortunately, you can't go back and undo what you did. It was horrific to say the least.
You speak fondly of your husband so I assume he is a wonderful man. If you end this affair and truly regret what you did, if you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you will not cheat again and that you want more than anything to renew your relationship with your husband, than don't tell him. Begin treating your husband like the great guy he is. Show him love and affection at every opportunity, even if you don't "feel" it. Do it faithfully and I know you will start to see an improvement in your life and your feelings for him will start to change. You made a commitment to him. Those vows you took didn't say love and honor only when you feel like it. Commitment is what will keep you together. Romance him. Make him his favorite meal and enjoy it with him. Have a weekly date night. Find the fun in your marriage again. I really hope that for the sake of giving your son an intact loving home, you choose this option.
But, if you know that you are not willing to give this other guy up, or that after him there may be someone else who will come along and catch your eye, then you must tell your husband. At that point, it becomes a pattern that you refuse to break and he shouldn't be dishonored with your behavior. He deserves the opportunity to find someone who will honor the vow to love and cherish.