11/09/2025
I have been married for 9 years, and along the way, I have tried my best to build a peaceful home. My husband is a good provider, he takes care of the children, and from the outside, people see us as a happy family. But inside, I carry a pain that I can no longer hide. My husband has cheated on me more than once. The first time I caught him, he apologized, begged for forgiveness, and even swore it would never happen again. I forgave him because of our children and because I wanted to believe in our marriage. But not long after, I discovered he was back to the same behavior. Sometimes it’s with women from his workplace, other times it’s someone new. The worst part is, he doesn’t even try to hide it anymore. He still comes home, provides for us, and acts like nothing is wrong, but I feel broken inside. Each time I catch him, he says, “Men are like that, just ignore it and enjoy what you have.” But how can I ignore something that eats me up every day? I can’t sleep well at night, I can’t even look at him without remembering the betrayal. I try to smile for my kids, but deep down I am hurting. I have asked myself if I am overreacting. Many people say no man is faithful, and that women should just endure if the man is responsible at home. But is that really true? Should I continue in a marriage where I no longer feel respected and valued, or should I walk away and find peace even if it means starting life all over again? I don’t want to destroy my children’s home, but I also don’t want to destroy myself in the process.