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My husband and I have been together for about 10 years. The other day I realized a condom was missing. I asked him about it and he said he didn't know where it was, and that he is not a cheater, and that he would never do that to his family. But I had pulled him aside into our bedroom and the whole time I was sitting there he kinda sat on the bed while I was worrying and thinking and he was kind of anticipating and waiting to see what my reaction would be. I found that strange. I think after 10 years I would know if he was lying, and I kind of felt like he was. I told him, well it's not here so where is it?!! And he said, I have no clue. So I told him, "well, you better start looking for it!" And he searched around but of course didn't find it. I SO want to believe we could have used it and we both forgot about it or that we opened it and never used it and then threw it away. I am on the pill so we rarely use condoms so it would have been a month or two ago if we threw it away. Any advice or thoughts? I don't think I can let it go.

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You need to look at the big picture. Aside from the missing rubber, what other evidence is making you doubt his fidelity? 1 missing condom does not a cheater make. If there are other clues or signs than you may be correct. Women are better at picking up clues than men when it comes to matters of the heart-but that doesn't mean you're right. The only way to find out is to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Has his behavior changed, are you still spending quality time together, are things in the bedroom "normal", has he been working late, not going to where he said he'd be, & other clues. If everything else is "normal" you may just be a little paranoid

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Absolutely and totally right
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Thank you for your answer. For some reason I teared up reading it. Good advice
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I think if it's really bothering you, you should be open and honest about your feelings. Obviously after 10 years you must have incredible trust built up, but I understand how the mind can wander and nag you until you're comfortable with whatever it is you're thinking about.
It's better for you to talk about it no matter how silly or crazy you feel than to become obsessive from paranoia.

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Thank you! You're right if I don't talk to him I will go crazy!!
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Watch him for any unusual activities or if he suddenly is more secretive, ie hiding his phone/computer from you, being vague and distant about his comings and goings.. Could do some tests on him like say your going out and return randomly and see his reaction when you return home, " oh I forgot something" always work. Best of luck and I hope your hubby is faithful and still madly in love with you.. also def talk to him bout how you feel and everything, try a marriage councelor if you think that may help

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Thank you. I haven't really thought to look for suspicious activities on his part. I guess that's what I will have to do.
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Just remember, fighting won't help
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Do you have children that could have taken it? They could have out of curiosity.

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I was thinking (and HOPING) the same thing! I have a 7 yr old and 3 yr old. I don't think the 3y/o can reach the top drawer. But I told my 7y/o it was medicine and asked her if she took it, and told her I wouldn't be mad and that it wasn't a big deal if she took it, and she said no, and I believe her. (not sure it was right to ask her or tell her it was medicine, though!)
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I hope it was misplaced. I have misplaced things before and could have sworn that I put it where it belongs.
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I am pretty good at doing that too! And I am hoping that too! Thank you
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It sounds suspicious to me. I'm not sure what to give you as an advice.

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Thanks. Glad it's not just me!
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Sounds suspicious to me. Not sure what advice to offer

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Thank you. Me too
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if u guys never had a problem, nothin is wrong u guys just don remember wat u did to it... but if u had problems before better watch...

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Ya hoping we just don't remember where it went!
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there are tons of possibilities for what could have happened to the condom. I understand his reaction in saying that he is not a cheater, because i understand that guys can be very defensive when told about something that could even be interpereted as an accusation, and a missing condom can be interpereted that way. I would trust him when he says he isnt cheating. so here is what could have happened with the condom, aside from him cheating. he could have found a tear in the packet, or a hole in the condom, which means it would need to be thrown away, he could have given it to one of his friends, or it could have been any of the reasons you stated above. You married him, so give him some trust, and believe what he says at this point in time. hope this helps.

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Thank you. I feel at this point that's all I can do is take him for his word unless something else seems wrong.
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Maybe the box was short one ?

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:) wouldn't that be nice! But I'm pretty sure it wasn't. Thank you
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if his lied berfore than he will lie again but if yals relationship together is good then theres a good reason or explanation where it went

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Yeah I just really want to know the explanation! Thank you:)
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if yu want any kids then maybe they have grabbed it
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If he was going to be a cheater why would he take one from your stash? Wouldn't he go out and buy a new one? Wouldn't it be rather odd to use the one intended for you?

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I know! I was thinking, surely he can't be that ignorant!
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If you don't use them all that often, how do you know exactly how many you have? I mean it's more likely you just forgot how many were left, or miscounted last time (though really who counts that stuff). Why would you automatically assume cheating?

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Well because I initially asked him (or said) 'didn't we have two condoms in here and he said 'yeah there was.' Just matter of fact-like. It wasn't like 'Yeah there WAS.'
And I'm not sure why I just assume he is cheating. Prob. bc I am a woman lol (I shouldn't categorize all women though)
Thank you!
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If he was cheating, and used one - he'd have said "no", or been like "I don't remember". If he came right out and said "yeah" with no hesitation, then I don't think you have anything to worry about.
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Yeah, good point. Thank you.
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I think you should listen to your heart,they nevr lie.

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:( Thank you. yes a frown, that describes me listening to my heart.
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I know,ive had to listen to mine too many times,because listening to my mind always screwed me up but in the end,im happy knowing that,i got out in time,good luck sweetie
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Thank you
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Got any kids? Maybe it's ur sons?....

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