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I Stayed With My Cheating Wife for 13 Years for the Kids and Now It’s Over

by Charlie Brown
October 16, 2025
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In the quiet aftermath of a shattering truth, a family stands at the crossroads of heartbreak and hope. The fragile strength of a father’s confession unravels years of silent pain, as his children grapple with the reality they always sensed but never voiced. Amidst the turmoil, raw emotions ripple through every conversation, revealing the delicate threads that once held them together now stretched to their limits.

Yet, within the sorrow lies a flicker of resilience—a promise of healing and new beginnings. As he signs a lease and prepares to step away, there is a bittersweet blend of grief and anticipation. The path ahead is uncertain and daunting, but it carries the possibility of growth, forgiveness, and the courage to rebuild a fractured family from the ashes of their shared struggle.

Got cheated on 13 years ago, stayed for the kids, now I’m ready to bounce

Edit 4: Not sure if anyone will see this, but...

Amy and I told our kids together the week after...

They were upset, of course. My 17 year old is...

He was def upset, but he felt that Amy and...

Thankfully, I have not had to talk Amy off a...

Today I signed a lease on an apartment and will...

We are going to try to do our divorce pro...

and some of mine, have all said we should get...

Neither of us are greedy or materialistic in any way,...

Plus the kids are all old enough to spend their...

My wife "Amy" (f,46) and I (m,47) have been married...

About 13 years ago, I can home unexpectedly during the...

I knew Amy and Bob were buddies at work. She...

I pressed her about it and she would always say...

That day, I could tell by the look on his...

She admitted they had kissed and had feelings for each...

I told her when we got married that I didn't...

My gut reaction was to leave then and there and...

I could not be the a*shole who left 4 kids...

She was also going through finding out she had bipolar...

It was the worst act of betrayal I could possibly...

Several months later, we bought a much bigger house in...

One night I was up late watching TV. We had...

Turns out, Amy made that email so she could communicate...

I confronted her again, and I still didn't leave. About...

When it manifested, I started having nightmares about old shit...

I also realized that this stuff was bubbling back to...

Amy does have bipolar disorder with major depression. At the...

We both got Tinder and I went and had a...

Over the next three years since, there have been discussions...

In the last two days I finally put my foot...

I refuse to tell them what their mom did to...

" I made her promise me that she was not...

When she came home, she made sure I knew that...

She will refuse any kind of inpatient treatment and I...

Edit 1: Thank you very much to most of you...

I wrote this post about half an hour after she...

I agree 100{39ca6eb452c0ce4419cd73a8f3bd18a23fe95ab4febb092bc2ab1b542eeea82f} that this was sheer manipulation.

Mainly because I would not even have known about her...

I will add an edit tomorrow to address several of...

Edit 2: I really do appreciate all the comments, most...

I'll address a few things that have come up repeatedly....

I fully realize now that it probably would have been...

I'm sure I'd still have them, just different ones. Edit...

I'm a cop and have been for a long time....

It's extremely difficult to do, but I have decided it's...

What do you think of this story?





THE COMMENTS SECTION WENT WILD – REDDIT HAD *A LOT* TO SAY ABOUT THIS ONE.

Business_Monkeys7 I have had suicide threats and was counseled that...

mental illness. I don't know if that helps, but that's...

alv269 It sounds like you need to leave for YOUR...

She is using her mental health to manipulate you, which...

I don't know how much of this should be hidden...

If you don't give them that, their mom may try...

Negative_Day5178 Summary version could go something like: Mom made a...

suicide call for outside help and document the pattern of...

and it doesn't seem like she is doing everything she...

DangerousAd1986 I understand you were an EMS yourself and may...

File a report that she is mentally unstable and threatening...

They could take her in and put her on a...

Don't let her do it.

With how extreme she is being you might want to...

cla*s="comment_author">Smooth_Security4607: NTA - Your life will be MUCH better off...

The suicide threats are fake, it's her way of manipulating...

mustang19671967 Tell her siblings and friends , but also take...

Makenzi22 You can't leave them with her: She's weaponizing her...

I have bi-polar disorder. When experiencing a depressive episode and...

Threatening suicide like that is a form of control, manipulation...

Call the cops, get the psych hold, that will be...

beyerch You NEED to tell your kids the reason why...

If you don't she will make up some bullshit and...

Due_Animal_5396 No, you are not at fault here. She is...

Call the police and say she left with her medication...

if there are threats of suicide you can get a...

caesarwren Do what you need to do for you because...

After reading through the Reddit comments, it’s clear that many people empathize with the complexity of the situation. Users pointed out the importance of honesty with the children while also respecting boundaries around the details of infidelity, which the author handled thoughtfully. The mixed emotions expressed by the family—anger, sadness, and cautious hope—resonate deeply with anyone who has faced similar challenges.

In my opinion, the author’s decision to move forward with compassion and a focus on healing is commendable. Though the road ahead will undoubtedly be difficult for all involved, prioritizing the well-being of the children and maintaining open communication can foster resilience. This story reminds us that even in moments of profound pain, there is room for growth and new beginnings.

Charlie Brown

Charlie is a creative mind who enjoys writing about art, music, and culture.

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