When a relationship is perfect, you shouldn’t suspect your partner of cheating. The main character in today’s article believed this too, until she discovered her husband was having a secret affair despite their seemingly perfect marriage. Kelly, a 35-year-old woman, wrote a letter to our editors sharing her thrilling story. She decided to leave her cheating husband, and her wise actions after their separation led him to beg for another chance.
Kelly and Greg were always seen as the perfect couple.
Kelly, who is 35 years old, wrote to our editors, sharing a remarkable story that teaches us you can’t find happiness by hurting others’ love.
In her letter, Kelly began, “Hello! I enjoy reading life stories on your page and sometimes share my thoughts. But this time, I want to share my own story, which took a sudden dramatic turn.”
She talked about her relationship with Greg, her husband of 10 years. Kelly said, “We separated a year ago, but before that, we had what seemed like a perfect marriage. We celebrated our family milestones, like buying our big house three years ago. Everything was great, and life kept getting better.”
Kelly continued, “The last two years were the happiest. It felt like a second honeymoon. Greg showered me with love, attention, and gifts. He made me feel like the luckiest woman alive.”
“I trusted him completely. Some friends warned me his extra affection might be a sign of guilt from an affair. But I had no reason to doubt him. He’d always been loving and attentive, and I was thrilled by the extra attention.”
The woman made a shocking discovery that led to an immediate separation.
Kelly wrote, “With all the happiness and love we had, I never expected something terrible to happen between us. I was shocked and upset one day when I got a call from a woman I didn’t know. I was doing laundry and talking to my mom when the unfamiliar number rang. I answered and instantly regretted it. The woman was crying so much I could barely understand her. When she finally calmed down, she introduced herself as Emily, 28 years old, and confessed she was in love with Greg.”
“I thought it was a cruel joke and tried to end the call quickly. But then she dropped a bombshell: she was pregnant with Greg’s child and wanted him to leave me for her and the baby. I was devastated. When Greg came home, I confronted him, hoping it was all a lie. He admitted it was true. He had been seeing Emily for over two years and loved her. He said he wanted to confess earlier but was scared of hurting me, which he did. I didn’t show him how much it hurt me. Instead, I decided to take a different approach.”
Kelly’s wise actions made her husband deeply regret his betrayal.
Kelly shared, “I was hurt and suffering inside, but my pride has always been important to me. Greg moved out to be with Emily a week later. He called two weeks after leaving and asked to visit our daughters, which I agreed to because they missed him. Even in separation, I wanted to support him as a father.”
“I made sure our daughters stayed connected with him. I talked to them about how much he loved them and what a great dad he was. I missed Greg a lot, but I kept my dignity. Whenever he visited, I stayed calm and smiled. I never blamed him for anything. I acted like nothing had changed. Then one day, he slipped on ice.”
“He came over to talk and admitted he wasn’t happy with Emily from the start. He said he never stopped loving me. Greg remembered how I supported him through tough times. He said Emily was exciting but not love. When she kissed him, he thought of me.”
“I listened and asked him to leave. I told him I wanted him to be happy but not to contact me again. I feel relieved now, seeing karma catch up to him.”
“But Greg keeps calling and asking for another chance. I’m torn because I believe once a cheater, always a cheater. But maybe I taught him a lesson that could change him. What should I do?”
