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Had to leave work to prevent a meltdown
Because, thanks to my former coworkers, I learned today that the OW transferred to MY OFFICE. We all work for the same branch of local govt and we have SO many office all over the county, but NO, she had to come to my office, where I have been for 3 years, and cover her cubicle with pics of her and XH.
I work on the other side of the building (there are still only like 100 of us in the building), but we share a bathroom and lunchroom. And everyone at work knows what's going on, because they all know me, and saw pics of XH on my desk and would he come to visit, and now she is telling everyone that they are married (which is BS). People are coming over, asking me what's going on, making up their own stories, because rumors are super prevalent in my office.
ALSO, stupid XH had all the mortgage assumption paperwork sent to my house and told the mortgage company I was taking care of it. BS. HE needs to fill everything else because HE is keeping the house. I went there at lunch to drop it off and he was there. I called him out of shirking his responsibility with the mortgage and if he doesn't get it together, I will not hesitate to have him sanctioned. I also told him that he's a real class act for having is mistress transfer to my office. His response, per usual, "I didn't do anything wrong. And that's my personal life.'
I want to rip his head off. I cannot wait for this stupid assumption to be done, so I never have to interact with him again, and, if he doesn't get it done, I have no qualms about having him sanctioned and asking that the house be sold immediately.
So I went home after lunch (and the run in) because i thought I was going to vomit.
Re: Had to leave work to prevent a meltdown
I agree, just be the bigger person (as much as it sucks). Although, if you sneak some ex-lax in her coffee now and then, I wouldn't hold it against you...
Agreed, they look like idiots. Everyone knows sure, but people always talk. Unfortunately one of the bad things about divorce is your once private life is the subject of discussion. Eventually people will get bored. Until then, don't talk to XH about her and talk to a counselor about how to cope at work. One day is ok, but you can't leave everyday. Deep breaths, it can only get better from here.
I know I need to breathe. I am now just emotionally exhausted. I was in counseling for months and I was feeling really good, but I was already feeling out of it today (I am coming down with a cold, didn't sleep well last night) and I was dealing with ridiculous problems all morning and this is just not what I needed.
I might need a counseling refresher appointment to deal with this hurdle.
And you are right, people are telling me that she (and he) look like fools and they have no respect for that behavior. I need to tell them to stop talking to me about it at all though.
Thank you all for listening and helping through all the drama that has been my divorce.
I kind of had a situation similar to this. Except she was my BFF and I don't they every truly had an affair (sexting only). I still work with her. It's managable and not even an issue now. It's been about a year since I found out.
Basically, I'm saying that you'll be okay. You'll find happiness and you'll see how much better your life can be.
I know it's hard. I'm sorry.