I\u2019m married to a divorced man. His ex got pregnant by her new boyfriend, and when she went into labor, she called my husband asking for help. I tried to stop him, told him it wasn\u2019t his responsibility anymore, but he said, \u201cI\u2019m not heartless,\u201d and left. He disappeared. The next day, I went to her house and froze when I saw his car still in the driveway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I knocked, and she answered, looking exhausted. She said the birth happened quickly, that she panicked, and that he stayed to make sure she and the baby were okay. I listened, unsure whether to feel angry or ashamed for doubting him.When he came home, he looked worn out and said, \u201cShe was alone. I couldn\u2019t just ignore that.stayed silent. I understand compassion, but not absence. He could\u2019ve called, he could\u2019ve come back. Since that day, something has changed between us. I\u2019m seriously thinking about getting a divorce \u2014 not out of jealousy, but because I realized I don\u2019t want to live in second place anymore. Or maybe I\u2019m being selfish and lacking empathy when his ex asked for help? I need advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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