We received an emotionally charged letter from our reader, a 36-year-old man named Sean. He shared his story of how infidelity became the catalyst for a dramatic saga with an unexpected conclusion. Sean was utterly shocked when he confessed his affair to his wife. He was prepared for any reaction, but not the one she gave him. Now, desperate over how events have turned against him, he is asking our readers for advice on how to move forward with his family.
Sean, 36, recently sent a letter to our editorial team, detailing his very complicated family situation. He acknowledged that many would judge him, but he still hopes to receive opinions and advice from those who can look at his problem with an open mind.
The man began his letter, “My wife, Rosa, and I have been happily married for 15 years now. We have navigated many of life’s challenges together, always finding a way through as a team. We were more than just spouses; we were kindred spirits, and our marriage was built on trust and mutual understanding. We never lied or cheated. But recently, things took a sharp turn, and our family is now falling apart at the speed of light.”
Sean explained, “I know I did something truly awful and disgusting; I cheated on my wife with a client of mine. I don’t fully understand why I did it, it felt like my body was on autopilot. After a short time, I couldn’t bear the guilt any longer. I immediately cut off my affair partner. I also ended our professional relationship, passing her contract to a coworker, and have had no contact with her since. I confessed everything to my wife and have been in individual therapy ever since.”
“After I confessed I cheated on my wife of 15 years, she was furious,” Sean confessed. I was seriously worried about her mental state. I had expected some drama, but I had never seen her so depressed. I begged her not to divorce me. I suggested counseling, therapy, even allowing her to have a relationship with another man, but she wasn’t interested. For days, she asked for space and looked so pale. She insisted that I move out and wait for her to call me with her decision about our future together.”
Not wanting to cause more pain, the man complied with his wife’s request. Sean wrote, “I packed my things and went to live at my parents’ house. I called her every day. She sounded broken and frustrated; I could hear the immense hurt in her voice, and I understood it completely. She refused any help from me and just kept repeating that she needed more space, which I gave her.”