Trying to save a marriage after infidelity is difficult enough, but the situation becomes even more painful when a child is involved. A woman on Reddit shared how her husband’s affair—revealed years later through a child support lawsuit—forced her to confront boundaries she had set to stay in the marriage. After counseling, she agreed to continue the relationship only if the child remained outside her life and her husband handled all responsibilities independently.

That fragile balance collapsed when her husband asked to temporarily take custody of the child while the child’s mother faced jail time. The woman immediately made it clear she could not accept that and offered divorce instead. Online reactions were largely supportive of her stance, emphasizing that while she isn’t obligated to raise a child from her husband’s affair, the child’s needs can’t be ignored either. Many agreed the marriage was no longer viable, pointing out that unresolved consequences of infidelity often resurface—and when they do, they can force impossible choices for everyone involved.