My dad having an affair

Recently I stumbled accross an e-mail on my dad's computer between him and a previously acquainted women my dad works with (So he says). In the e-mail he was talking along the lines of an affair he was having, and how he said his marriage was pretty much over and only still here for the kids (My two sisters and me). I got pretty upset after reading this, but managed to convince myself that it may have been a misunderstanding. This e-mail has been digging to me at the back of my head ever since then. Most recently I stumbled accross another e-mail entailing a receipt for a plane ticket that he had used to go visit a cousin and pick up his motorcycle, however in this receipt it had a second ticket. In the e-mail the I originally came accross they were talking about going there together, she of course knowing my dad is married, as said in the e-mail. I've been thinking alot lately about his previous suspicious behavior, staying out later to "traffic" and talking on messenger, and me coming home seeing chat history left up on his moniter. I'm 100% solid that he is having an affair and I havn't been able to think straight at all, with this burden of news eating at the back of my mind. Today I was in a good mood then I remembered about those e-mails and all that information, and my day was ruined all over again. I want to approach my dad or mom but don't know how to handle this situation, becaues I want everything to be picture perfect like I had always imagined things. I know my mom will eventually find out and bet she suspects things as is. This is my first time posting on these forums and would desperatly appreciate advice on how to handle this situation, there is no one in real-life I can trust, because everyone likes my dad so much. I already don't get to see my dad alot becaues he has the night shift and works 7 days a week, so he sleeps when i'm not in school, but everytime I see him I get a feeling of disgust and will never be able to look at him the same again. Please help me, i'm in a pretty bad situation.

That is a very sticky situation. If you're not 100% sure, I wouldn't tell your mom... I couldn't think of anyone else who should confront him but you... I feel very sympathetic that it's a very sad situation, if it is true... I think revealing it sooner than later is better... BUT, I think maybe you should visit a school counselor and get their thoughts on this... I think they are the best to give advice on how to deal and cope with this situation...

best of luck

i just wanted 2 say i am in exactly the same position, and i think my dad is having an affair too.

i have friends who's parents have split up, and being with them has made me realise that u can still cope if ur parents split up, and i know it sounds cheesy, but they will both still love u.

if you've thought about it as much as i have, u will eventually realise this.

don't worry; your life will still go on.

this probably hasn't helped, i just wanted u 2 know that ur not alone