6 days agoViral XComments Off on I longed for my married lover to leave his wife – but now we’re together his secrecy feels like a worse betrayal
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I wasn’t prepared for how much he would open up. With a deep sigh, he took a sip of his drink and admitted things weren’t great.
They had been trying for children for years, pouring a fortune into IVF – only to face heartbreak after heartbreak.
The stress, the scheduled sex, the endless disappointments – it had driven a massive wedge between them.
After three failed rounds of IVF, they hadn’t been intimate in a long time. They were sleeping in separate bedrooms.
He shocked me with his honesty, but it also felt like he trusted me – like he saw me as someone he could confide in. Did he see me as just a friend, or did he want more?
My heart ached for him – and for her. But at the same time, I felt a strange sense of relief. He wasn’t in a happy marriage. This wasn’t some fairytale love story I was about to ruin.
The gin had kicked in a little, and as the conversation flowed, he turned his attention to me. “What about you?” he asked.
I shrugged. “I’m single. No kids.”
His eyes lingered on mine, and the attraction between us grew stronger. The tingles, the butterflies – I could feel the tension crackling between us.
Do I make a move? Place a hand on his leg? I didn’t want to seem too keen.
We chatted for a while longer, both dancing around what we really wanted to say. Eventually, we went our separate ways. But later that night, he came back.
I’d given him a nod, a subtle hint. And when the knock came at my door, I knew it wasn’t room service – my midnight feast had arrived.
I opened the door and fell straight into his arms. After months of flirting, we couldn’t hold back any longer.
The sex was incredible – passionate, spontaneous and wild.
‘Temporary escape’
After that night, we tried to keep things professional, but we couldn’t resist each other. We arranged “meetings” outside of work, ones that conveniently allowed us to spend time together.
His job required him to travel often, which meant he could stay overnight in different places without raising suspicion.
At first, it was exciting. The secrecy, the passionate sex, the intensity of sneaking around – it was like something out of a film. But soon, reality set in.
“If your marriage is sexless and the baby dream isn’t happening, why are you still in it?” I asked him one day.
He looked torn. He wanted out, he said, but it wasn’t that simple. His in-laws adored him and his wife still believed there was hope for their future.
They had spent a fortune on IVF and he felt like walking away would make him the villain.
I felt sorry for her. There was guilt, too – what if that happened to me one day? I’m a big believer in karma, but I had to push that thought out of my mind.
I wasn’t her. I was a different person but I started to wonder – was he ever going to leave her? Was I just a temporary escape?
Months passed. I spent birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Days alone, while he played the role of dutiful husband at home. I didn’t want to scare him off and told myself to be patient, but how long was I supposed to wait?
Then, a year ago, everything changed. There was a knock at my door. When I opened it, there he was, waving a set of keys.
“I’ve left,” he said simply. “I told her it’s over.” I was stunned. He finally did it.
He told his wife he wasn’t happy, that they hadn’t been intimate in years, and that he had met someone else. She was devastated. I felt a pang of guilt, knowing she must have been blindsided.
But at the same time, I told myself it wasn’t my fault. Their marriage was over long before I was on the scene. It took a while for the news to sink in. I couldn’t believe he had finally done it.
I spent birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Days alone, while he played the role of dutiful husband at home. I didn’t want to scare him off and told myself to be patient, but how long was I supposed to wait?
Ruby Cutler
Now, he’s renting a beautiful house, and we’re officially together – but not everyone knows. He still hasn’t told his in-laws the full story.
They know the marriage is over and that he’s met someone else, but he hasn’t told them who or how serious it is. He also gave his ex-wife a watered-down version of events to spare her feelings – which I understand.
I want to shout it from the rooftops. I want to introduce him as my boyfriend to friends and family, post pictures of us together on Instagram, celebrate anniversaries and do all the things normal couples do.
But I have to wait. He’s still nervous. I’ve asked him, “Isn’t it time we go public? Your marriage is over. We’re together now. You left your wife a year ago.”
“Just a little longer,” he always says.
It’s hard. I thought that once he left his wife, the hiding, the secrets, and the lies would be over – but they’re not.
Most people still don’t know about us – not even my mum. I’m constantly batting away patronising questions like, “Isn’t it time you found yourself a fella?”
I feel like screaming, “I do! I have Mark!” But I can’t. I can’t say I’m seeing him. Some people would frown upon it – we live in a small town – but the truth is, things like this happen.
I’m not the first person in this situation and I won’t be the last. I’ve told Mark he can’t stay guilty forever but he’s hesitant, still unsure.
I know I have to be patient. A little longer won’t hurt. The most important thing is that we’re happy but I don’t feel like we can truly enjoy a real relationship until we go public.
The good news is his divorce is going through and, one day, I’d love to get married. But I don’t want to pressure him – we haven’t even talked about it yet. I won’t force anything.
One step at a time. First, we need to go public.
Neil HopeRuby now says she feels like Mark is hiding her from the world[/caption]
Neil HopeWith Mark’s divorce going through, Ruby says she would like to get married[/caption]
6 days agoViral XComments Off on Limo from ‘Putin’s car fleet’ is blown up in huge blast as troops from paranoid tyrant’s honour guard searched for bombs
ONE of Vladimir Putin’s limousines exploded and caught fire in Moscow as the tyrant orders sewers to be searched and the pat down of his own guards.
An Aurus limousine from Putin’s “official car fleet” blew up in a huge blast on a street just north of Moscow’s FSB secret service headquarters in Lubyanka.
East2WestOne of Putin’s limousine’s caught fire in the middle of Moscow[/caption]
AlamyVladimir Putin departs the Presidential Palace in his limousine in 2017[/caption]
East2WestThe Aurus Senat limousine from Putin’s official car fleet exploded just north of FSB headquarters[/caption]
Footage showed that the fire which started in the engine of the £275,000 Aurus Senat had spread to the interior of the vehicle.
Workers from nearby restaurants and bars had poured into the Sretenka Street to try to help before fire services arrived.
Stunned onlookers watched on as black smoke billowed out of the front of the destroyed vehicle as the fire continued to rage.
Footage taken from another angle appeared to show that the rear of the vehicle was also damaged.
Reports did not reveal who was using the car – believed to be owned by Putin’s Presidential Property Management Department – when the shocking incident occurred.
And no report has been made about what may have caused the sudden blaze but those inside the car were not injured.
Putin, 72, routinely uses the Russian-made cars and has gifted the limousines, for example to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
The incident comes as the tyrant continues to display intense paranoia about assassination plots.
Extraordinary footage from a few days ago, showed servicemen from a ceremonial guard in Murmansk being individually body searched by a Federal Protection Service [FSO] officer.
He patted down the servicemen for hidden weapons or explosive devices as they stood waiting for the Kremlin dictator to lay a wreath by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Reports say magazines were removed from their guns and plugs fitted into the chambers as Putin fears assassination from his own troops.
Putin used his trip to Russia’s Arctic capital Murmansk to declare he intends to wipe out Ukraine.
He boarded nuclear submarine Arkhangelsk and vowed: “Not long ago I said we’d grind them [Ukraine] down — now it looks like we’ll finish them off.”
In 2023 it was revealed by a former bodyguard that Putin has little trust in his own security team, getting his protection personnel to operate his washing machine.
East2WestSmoke billowed out of the front of the vehicle as the fire raged[/caption]
East2WestWorkers from nearby bars and restaurants could be seen rushing to help[/caption]
East2WestNo reports have been made about what caused the fire[/caption]
“This is how much he fears for his life,” the defected bodyguard told an independent Russian TV station that was banned from the country.
Earlier this week there was another sign of the deep concern for Putin’s security amid the unpopular war with Ukraine.
FSO officers were seen opening sewer hatches and rubbish dumps in a hunt for bombs close to a Moscow venue where Putin was speaking.
A source close to the Kremlin previously revealed that Russia’s special services had “ramped up the already strict security measures surrounding Putin to an unprecedented degree”.
Last summer, reports claimed that the paranoid despot had started wearing bulletproof vests to public appearances as he increasingly fears being taken out over the war in Ukraine or by Islamic terrorists.
The Kremlin is on “heightened” alert over its invasion of Ukraine – but is also “rattled” by attacks on high-ranking politicians in Europe and Asia.
A Russian source told a local outlet: “The Kremlin takes Vladimir Putin’s security very seriously.
“He is protected by a whole army of visible and invisible guards.”
East2WestFootage showed servicemen from a ceremonial guard in Murmansk being individually body searched by a Federal Protection Service [FSO] officer[/caption]
East2WestParanoia over assassination attempts as sewers are checked ahead of Putin arrival at an event in Moscow[/caption]
6 days agoViral XComments Off on Morrisons is handing out free boxes of chocolates for Mother’s Day – here’s how you can nab the well-deserved treat
TOMORROW, mums can get themselves a well-deserved treat in Morrisons – and it’s totally free.
The British retailer is offering select customers a free box of delicious chocolates – yes, you heard that correctly.
AlamyMorrisons will be handing out free boxes of chocolate tomorrow – and here’s how to get yours[/caption]
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MorrisonsThe mouth-watering hazelnut praline chocolates are normally priced at £7.50 a box[/caption]
MorrisonsYou’ll have to go to the mum-only checkouts which will be across Morrisons stores nationwide[/caption]
So if you’ve got a sweet tooth and fancy nabbing yourself a box of Guylian, without having to spend a penny, then you’ve come to the right place and will need to listen up.
To celebrate Mother’s Day, not only will Morrisons let mums and kids queue jump in a big change to their stores, but some 50,000 boxes of chocolates will also be given to mothers at the checkout on March 30.
Not only this, but shop assistants will even help them with packing their shopping too.
As well as introducing “mum lanes” for one day only, customers will also be able to get their hands on a tasty box of the original seashell chocolates, the premium Belgian chocolates that have been a favourite since 1958.
The deal is available in all stores nationwide on Mothering Sunday to ensure mums leave stores with a smile and a sweet treat.
One savvy shopper took to social media to alert mothers to the free treat, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on TikTok, the Morrisons shopper, who shares updates under the username @catchagemm, alerted mothers to the “mum lanes” and the sweet deal.
In a short clip that has since racked up 139,800 views, the bargain hunter explained: “Every mum shopping in Morrisons this Sunday, on Mother’s Day, will get this box of free Guylian chocolates.
“All you need to do is go to the ‘mum lane’ while you’re checking out and then they’ll give one of these away to you for free.
“There’ll be a good chance that you’ll get one because there’s 50,000 that they’re giving away across the whole nation.”
While the box of 22 chocolates, which have mouth-watering hazelnut praline filling, are normally priced at £7.50 a box, this epic treat is sure to leave mums up and down the country beaming.
But that’s not all, as customers will also be able to earn rewards when picking up presents for their mums too.
These can be redeemed on items such as chocolates and fudge, as well as products from the Market Street Cake Shop.
Buying such items will give More Card members an extra 50 points.
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Some 500 points will also be up for grabs when buying giant cookies.
Gareth Lloyd, Head of Marketing Events at Morrisons, explained: “The reality is that many mums still end up doing chores like the weekly shop on Mother’s Day – even though it is supposed to be the day that they are spoiled!
“Therefore, we’ve launched Mums’ Lanes in stores to give a little something back to all the mums shopping with us on their special day.”
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How to save money on your food shop
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year:
Odd boxes – plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price.
Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
Sainsbury’s also sells £2 “Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me” fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash.
Food waste apps – food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public.
Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio.
Too Good to Go’s app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount.
Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses.
Yellow sticker bargains – yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap.
But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here.
Super cheap bargains – sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they’ve found on the cheap, including food finds.
“Downshift” – you will almost always save money going for a supermarket’s own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands.
The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as “downshifting” and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
6 days agoViral XComments Off on Al-Nassr manager set to leave club and replace Premier League legend – after ‘upsetting Cristiano Ronaldo’
AL-NASSR’S manager is reportedly on the brink of leaving after allegedly upsetting Cristiano Ronaldo.
And he may replace a Premier League legend.
GettyStefano Pioli could be sacked as Al-Nassr manager after falling out with Cristiano Ronaldo[/caption]
The gaffer controversially subbed the star man off on March 14AFP
Stefano Pioli only took over at the Saudi Pro League club in September.
Al-Nassr are third in the table – ten points off leaders Al-Ittihad.
But it is not the team’s form that is threatening to cost Pioli his job.
Instead, it is his relationship with main man Ronaldo that could see him axed.
The Italian boss, 59, controversially subbed Ronaldo off in their 3-1 win over Al-Kholood on March 14.
Petulant Ronaldo, 40, was typically unhappy with the decision and stormed off down the tunnel after exchanging some brief words with his manager.
And with Ronaldo holding so much power at the club due to his iconic status in the game, even with his current contract expiring this summer, it is understood it will be Pioli who would make way if their relationship is beyond repair.
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He would likely depart at the end of the season in June, when he has a break clause in his contract.
Pioli, though, could return to work immediately – by replacing another Italian.
Claudio Ranieri is currently in his third spell in charge at Roma.
The former Chelsea boss famously won the Premier League with Leicester at odds of 5,000-1 in 2015-16.
But he will leave his Roma post at the end of the season and is set to become a director at the Stadio Olimpico, even leading the search for his replacement.
