Sounds very similar to what my Husband did to me. Lied about being divorced from the onset. I have to say that 35 years later, I still don't believe half of what he says! I wish you luck with the new woman and would recommend that you deal together with her trust issues NOW, before you possibly bring any kids with her into the relationship.

I stayed in the marriage for my children and I still don't regret it to this day. Some people seem to think I made a mistake (here on this forum) but I don't think I did. I chose him and I chose to have children with him, so I figure I owed it to them to give them a happy family, which is what they had.

It is actually easier to pretend happiness than most people realize. And sometimes, pretending has a way of rubbing off on you. I came from a broken and severely dysfunctional family and I never, ever, forgave my parents for being so self-centered that they did not do what was best for their children.

Wishing you all the best!