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Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful for years can be devastating. It shatters trust and can lead to profound feelings of betrayal and hurt. The weight of such a revelation can be even more challenging to bear when children are involved, as it complicates the emotional and practical aspects of the situation. Deciding how to move forward becomes a complex and painful process, requiring careful consideration of both personal emotions and the well-being of the children.
Redditor u/Fit_District6065 shared a deeply personal and controversial story on the r/AITAH subreddit, detailing his marital experience with his wife. During their marriage, OP discovered that his wife had been having an affair with her old boyfriend. The couple’s prenuptial agreement stipulated that OP would receive minimal assets if they divorced before their tenth anniversary. After ten years, the assets would be split evenly, provided he was not the cause of the divorce. Despite being devastated, he chose to wait two more years to meet the ten-year requirement of the prenup before filing for divorce. He strategically planned the divorce. Instead of taking revenge by exposing the affair to her parents or the public, he kept the evidence to himself. He is prepared to use it if necessary but wishes to end things amicably, especially for the sake of their children
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Source: Reddit
1. Is waiting out a prenup before divorcing a cheating spouse wrong?
2. OP’s wife settled for him, still in love with her high school boyfriend, whom her parents disapproved of, and continued seeing him throughout university.
3. The wife’s parents disapproved of this relationship and threatened to cut her off financially. Not long after, she met OP, and while he fell in love, she did not reciprocate those feelings.
4. They had a prenup, insisted on by her parents. If divorced before ten years, he got nothing; after that, assets would be evenly split if he wasn’t the cause.
5. OP’s wife was having an affair with her ex-boyfriend throughout their marriage, which OP discovered after eight years of marriage.
6. OP chose to tolerate two years more of her infidelity, considering he had already endured eight years unknowingly. He filed for divorce the day after their tenth anniversary.
7. OP refrained from exposing the evidence to her parents and instead had a lawyer draft a divorce claim, highlighting the expired prenup and the division of their assets.
8. OP is ready to escalate with evidence of her affair if necessary but wants to shield their kids from the truth. He aims to conclude the divorce in a fair financial position to support their children.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this.
9. She might try to paint you as the villain. It’s best to inform everyone now before she tarnishes your reputation further.
10. Share all your evidence with your attorney. Let them determine the next steps based on the information.
11. Handling the divorce filing passively wasn’t wise. Given the circumstances, presenting her as the villain could have been a better approach.
12. I’ve seen a post like this before!!!
13. If I were the author of this fictional story, I’d have had the male lead reveal the information.
14. OP should brace himself for a potential confrontation even if he is not seeking one!
15. She lacks respect for you so clearly present the reasons and evidence to her and your attorney.
16. Reveal her actions to her parents….they deserve to know, though they likely already do.
17. Strike first with your evidence. Being kind won’t help you in this situation!
18. Follow your lawyer’s guidance on how to handle the situation and be ready for the possibility of the in-laws supporting your wife’s legal fees.
19. Isn’t this a gender-reversed version of a post from a few weeks ago?
20. This seems like a gender-swapped creative writing exercise. It could even be a direct copy of another story posted last week.
The situation presented by the OP has sparked debate and skepticism within the community, with many drawing parallels to a similar story posted previously. While some question the authenticity and motive behind the post, the underlying theme of trust, betrayal, and the complexities of marital relationships remains evident. Regardless of the original intent, the responses highlight the importance of open communication, legal counsel, and the emotional toll that such situations can have on individuals. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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