My partner of 25 years left me for a woman he met on LinkedIn – but people say it sounds like he is being SCAMMED

A woman revealed her partner of 25 years has left her for a lover he met on LinkedIn – but people are saying he is likely the victim of a ‘scam’.
Taking to British parenting platform Mumsnet, she explained that she shares two children with a man – who now is apparently ‘smitten in love’ after speaking to a ‘single mother, who is not from the UK’ online for three weeks.
After initially denying that he was messaging someone else, he eventually admitted to ‘flirting and emotionally connecting’ with the other woman.
To make matters worse, the mother-of-two claimed her partner’s new girlfriend has booked ‘a flight and luxury suite’ so they can meet up for a weekend in London.
The cheater claimed his new girlfriend is giving him something that his partner of 25 years can’t.
Although the couple are not married, they did sign a ‘separation contract’ in 2020, but he doesn’t want to honour it now.
Desperate for advice, the woman asked the forum how she should deal with the situation.
Many rushed to the comments to offer their reassurances – and say it sounds like he’s being used for money.
A woman revealed on Mumsnet that her partner of 25 years has left her for another woman who he met on LinkedIn (stock image)
The post read: ‘Need some advice please, you can be blunt and I appreciate anything that would help me deal with this hurtful situation. Sorry in advance, it’s written a bit all over the place.
‘Unmarried, two kids aged 17 and 22. Celebrated being together 25 years mid Dec 2024. We had a fun day. On Christmas day he meets a lady online via LinkedIn. Single mum not from the UK. They start chatting and hit it off full blast.’
The woman revealed that her children were the first to notice that their father was on the phone all the time and he was receiving ‘big red heart emojis’.
She continued: ‘They tell me something isn’t right so I ask him, he denies all until I see a message pop-up on his phone from her that speaks volumes. After asking three times, he confesses he’s flirting and emotionally connected with her.
‘I tried to speak sense to him but he’s smitten in love. He says she’s giving him something I can’t so I should look at myself first and that “she’s a good person”.’
The woman claimed her partner’s new girlfriend even sent her a message saying ‘she’s won’ and then blocked her on Instagram.
She continued: ‘He gets up early to video call her downstairs. This all in less than a month … my world is upside down. From a happy family to another woman on the scene.
‘I ask him if she knows there’s us three on the other side. He says yes but she loves him deeply and can’t stop herself. He breaks up with me after I get tearful about it.


Taking to British parenting platform Mumsnet , the woman explained her partner, who she shares two children with, is apparently ‘smitten in love’ after speaking to a ‘single mother, who is not from the UK’ online for three weeks
‘This Friday he was going on a “weekend” business trip. Turns out, she’s booked a flight and luxury suite for them both in Mayfair.
‘So, maybe she’s not after his money and this is true love for them. It’s bizarre seeing him pack his toilet bag ready that contains the perfume I gave him, not so long ago, for our anniversary.
‘The house, money etc. is pretty much all in his name. We have a separation contract we both signed in 2020, which leaves me a little bit but he doesn’t want to honour it now. It’s dated and signed by both of us. I need to find out if this is legal still.
‘I am not a robot, neither are my kids, this hurts … all in just three weeks. I am just about still breathing but what’s next? How do I deal with this?’
Many claimed the woman needed to find a ‘solicitor urgently’ so she can protect herself, while others were sure the new romance was all a scam.
One person said: ‘You need to get your agreement looked at by a solicitor urgently.












Many claimed the woman needed to find a ‘solicitor urgently’ so she can protect herself, while others were sure the new romance was all a scam

The woman later revealed that her partner has been taking out ‘large sums’ of money from their business account for awhile
‘Honestly the whole thing screams scammer to me but sod him, look out for you and the kids and get legal advice asap.’
Another added: ‘I’m hearing “scammer” too and I hope it is, then he’s going to look like a prize d***!!!
‘But yes, get the separation order looked at ASAP. Can I ask why everything is in his name, assuming you mean house etc. I know hindsight is a wonderful thing but am genuinely curious as why you have left yourself wide open to be left with nothing.’
Someone else wrote: ‘This absolutely screams scam – I suspect he’s going to find that ‘her’ plane is delayed and there’s a problem with the credit card, so can he pay for the suite and she’ll pay him back.
‘However, none of that really changes the basic facts – he has been willing to end your relationship over this and now you need to protect yourself.’
A fourth agreed: ‘It sounds very much like he’s been scammed. Bet he’s sent her money to pay for the flight and hotel and he’s going to look like a right dick when reality hits.
‘I think you probably have a case to claim for something from ‘his’ assets. You must’ve contributed financially to the house, business etc over the last 25 years?
‘It’ll be a fight, but sounds like there’s case for you to get something. Possibly even more than your separation contract (although that might be difficult to challenge).
‘You need legal advice to see what, if anything, you might be able to get from him – preferably before he loses the lot in this scam. Is the business in your name?’
Another added: ‘I’m actually wondering whether she exists! And isn’t some dodgy bloke in another country!’
Someone else added: ‘He’s in his 60’s???? Let me guess she’s at least 20 years younger!
‘100% he’s paid for the flight and hotel. Phone the bank today and get the business about a locked down – tell them you suspect you’re being scammed.’
The woman later revealed that her partner has been taking out ‘large sums’ of money from their business account for awhile.
She said: ‘Business in his name, but 50/50 rights although he’s been taking out large sums which should have been split that hasn’t. I only found this out a few days ago so maybe he has been planning this ….’