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When and How I Learned My Spouse Was Unfaithful

My husband would be the exact opposite of the person you would think of as a cheater, very responsible, charismatic, sensitive, all the positive things you can think of.

We were married for 10 years when last March I found a picture of him with another woman in bed. He then admitted to having numerous relationships with women. Sometimes four at the same time.

I have given him my complete trust and I feel so betrayed. My son was diagnosed with complications, bronchio pneumonia, seizures. He even held my son in his arms and almost died. I can't imagine any father who is capable of doing the same thing he did to us.

How I Coped

I am trying to feel happy just by looking at my children (we have 3 kids). I don't think I will ever recover. I was molested from 6 to 16 years old which I had admitted to him, and it was so difficult knowing that the person I married is taking advantage of women. He assured me that he will change everything, the last time he assured me, next thing I knew based on the picture, just after losing my brother I saw a picture of him naked with another woman in bed. I am not financially capable to raise our children but I hope God will find a way to help me.

Advice

  • I wish I could have listen to the voice I am hearing within myself. Every time he says something, I believed him. To the point that I already found hard evidence proving he was having an affair. I ignored the sign and instead I moved forward and gave him complete trust.

Sheri & Bob Stritof, Marriage Guide, says:

Remember the importance of taking care of yourself, both emotionally and physically during this difficult time in your life. That means regular sleep, a healthy diet, exercise, and having some fun and laughter in your life.

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