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gay family supportI married my husband over 20 years ago and I always felt there was something not quite right and felt it must be me as he kept saying everything was ok and we went on to have seven children. We also spent the last ten years looking after his mother up untill she died in Feburary. That's when our lives would get easier but I could not be more wrong......my relationship with my husband was still sexually limited. I sat him down and asked him outright if he was gay and he admitted he has known since he was about 14.

I have to admit I felt gutted but not shocked. I am trying to be supportive and even went to gay clubs with him so as he could find his way round and meet other people. I'm finding it very difficult as I still love him and want him to be happy. I know he could never have come out sooner because of his parents and the strict catholic upbrining he has had. Nick still wants his family, his home, me and his lover. All I seem to be able to do is be here for him.. I do feel so lonely and scared at times wondering what tomorrow will bring and wondering if he will still want his family as he does now.

Patricia U.K.

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11-06-2009 00:15
sorry lot of spelling mistakes lol am tired haha How hard** I know** Father's**
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11-06-2009 00:13
You are one amazing lady :D I admire your supportiveness for the father of your children. I cant imagine how head this is for you but, know that he will never walk away from his children and he will always be grateful for your kindness when you could of turned against him. You need to think of your own happiness though and not his, help him find his own place and remain good friends. Then start to find a man who is open and honest with you and will treat you right. The gay world is complicated but you dont need to be dragged down by your children's father life style. I wish him well ofcourse but i also think you should move on and find happiness. 
 
Good luck and am sure he will understand that you need your own happiness just as much as he needs his. XX
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05-05-2009 20:20
i think u did marvelous taking him to a gay bar most woman would have kicked him out myabe u should be a bit more persific sit him down and say its me or a man
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07-02-2009 04:35
Wow, you're so compassionate. :grin
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01-01-2009 15:51
Nick will still want his family hun, don't worry about that, and he should, if not already, be eternally greatful for the amazing things you have done for him.  
 
If it were me i would be so so thankful to have someone like you there to help and support.  
 
Its nice to see that there are still good, honest amazing people in this world 
 
xXx
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17-11-2008 02:00
you are an incredible person, and i would just like to say that your husband has an amazing friend in you. i'm glad that you are accepting and as caring as you are. 
 
as for advice, i truly do not know what i can say.
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31-10-2008 03:41
Oh my gosh. 
You are amazing girl. 
I'm at a loss for words. I've never heard of such acceptance and love.
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28-07-2008 01:06
Wow, Patricia, you are incredible. I don't know you, but I can definately feel you. It probably wasn't easy at all to hear that from him, and your reaction must've meant the world to him. Seriously. 
 
I hope you can find someone else to share your romance with, but I hope you two can still hold the family together. It must be tough, but just know there are people out there rooting for you.
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17-03-2008 03:51
I have to agree with john below me. 
It is great you are so accepting after such a thing. 
But you shouldn't stay with him. Or if you two keep the marriage for the kids as a reason, you should at least be looking for someone new.
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27-01-2008 02:28
As with many before me, I applaud your incredible tolerance. 
 
But I must say, reading your story has deeply worried me. You need to take care of yourself. Your husband\'s needs are secondary to yours in this situation, and your husband (ex-husband, by now, I hope) should understand that. Take care of yourself, scream at him when you need, get it all out! Do whatever you must do (within the bounds of the law, of course). 
 
When I read that you went to gay clubs with him, I almost died. Not even I can stand gay clubs, and I\'m one of \"them.\" 
 
But, hey, I\'m young. I could easily be being naive. 
Please take care.
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25-05-2007 20:01
Please remember your husband does love you nothing can change that.He also loves his children all he has done his admit his feelings which must of mean absolute agony after all these years.He didnt married you to hide himself, he married you because he love you and in your heart you know he does. Love is crazy, you can love one person but want something else.
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kess
15-05-2007 05:03
Well, I must say, its very nice of you ;)  
others would have taken it differently. it would hsve been bad for the kids. you made a good decision. :zzz
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18-04-2007 14:15
I think that you are amazing and very good for having taken the news so well. While it is noble and admirable that you accept your husband and care about his feelings, I hope also that you are considerate of your feelings and needs as well. If I were in your shoes, I would get out and start my own life. I know that it will be difficult, but you both will be happier for it. You can continue seeing eachother and you may become the best of friends, but don't sacrifice your heart and your life for his.
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Arielle
17-04-2007 23:22
awwwwwwwwww i really feel for you, as long as he still loves his children and is really relieved he has told you at last but all you hav to do is help him, even if h is gay he will still love his children and you. he might not love you in the sexual way anymore but i bet he luks up to you as hs soul mate and he will still stand by you, tell him wot you are feeling because its the only way you can sort it out, Hope i have been of help xxx
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15-04-2007 17:54
:( salut sex
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yassine789
06-12-2006 23:04
hi
hey i got a qustion its about ur husbent hey is you husbend lover living in the house i thing u should stay maried but get a boyfriend go to the clubs how did ur husbend meet his lover if i may ask
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wind217
10-11-2006 05:41
well...
what i don't get about this story is, why didn't he tell you he was gay, but not his parents, i understand the whole catholic ubringing , but how did he manage to have sex with you, and have 7 kids, sorry for saying that, but im just curious sorry, i just don't get how he could, well at least you showed compasion towards him :grin
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stevie_901
27-10-2006 02:26
You are amazing!
OMG! Your amazing, being that supportive and completely selfless. All you seem to have done is make sure that he is happy, make sure you look after youself and try to keep smiling. 
You are so, so brave and i have to say i admire you. 
Ben
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Burt_theloon
27-10-2006 02:26
You are amazing!
OMG! Your amazing, being that supportive and completely selfless. All you seem to have done is make sure that he is happy, make sure you look after youself and try to keep smiling. 
You are so, so brave and i have to say i admire you. 
Ben
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Burt_theloon
03-06-2006 23:25
WOW!!!
I have not known such bravery and understanding in a long time, i thik it is amazing that you can stick by your husband through this. He is a very very lucky man
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shaun.williams
03-06-2006 23:24
WOW!!!
I have not known such bravery and understanding in a long time, i thik it is amazing that you can stick by your husband through this. He is a very very lucky man
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shaun.williams
23-05-2006 19:24
awwwww
thats really sweet, well done for sticking by him, to say some women would kick him out for it, you shown a brill personality, and you also deserve a great man :) sorry bit too far but she does
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stef
26-04-2006 17:06
awwwww
i know congratulating you on the kind of person won't help you much, but he is so lucky to have you, keep on going and things will be alright
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akira555
05-01-2006 05:57
well done
i think you are a great person by sticking by ur husband. well done 
 
-shaun
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shauny81
01-01-2006 18:26
well done
You have done so much for your husband. More than any wife should be expected to do. Your testiment shows true love, and its people like you that still make marriage in our world, worth it. 
 
You must however take stock of your own feelings as well. Have you any friends or family that you can surround yourself with in this tough time? You and your husband (and children) are at the moment living on the never never. Sooner or later the pendulem will sway. It's up to you to decide which way. The best that can come out of this, is a deep, close and ever lasting friendship. Surely, thats what marriage is all about, when sex is taken out of the equation? Make it clear to your husband (and yourself) that you are no longer 'together'. You are free to meet a new man, as is he. You will always both be there for your children, and each other. But not in the traditional sense. In this situation you have to bite the bullet. And you've well and truely swallowed it. It's up to your husband now to honour that duty, and give something back to your happiness. If you, (or anyone that is reading this and is in a similar situation) wants to talk to me, just look up my profile on the GYC, and PM me. I will be happy to speak anytime.
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