A Woman Shared That She Agreed To Babysit Her Husband’s Coworker’s Children.

The wife explained that her husband had already broken her trust in the past by cheating.

Now, instead of focusing on repairing their marriage, he was building a close bond with a female coworker and even asking his wife to babysit this woman’s kids.

She admitted that her instincts told her something was wrong, and many readers agreed that her concerns were valid.

Regaining trust takes time and consistent actions.

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Instead of rebuilding trust, he drew closer to a female coworker.

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The man’s actions grew suspicious, leaving his wife anxious and unsure.

The woman later shared more details about her situation.

The woman later shared more details about her situation.

The woman said their therapist advised her husband to stop being friends with another woman because of his history of cheating.

Experts explained that this kind of rule can be complicated:

Jessica Foley, LMHC, said it could create mistrust and backfire.
Christina Kantzavelos, LCSW, noted that boundaries can be fair if a partner’s behavior triggers betrayal trauma.
Dr. Beth Ribarsky warned that opposite-sex friendships can lead to tension and even emotional cheating.
Dr. Lori Bohn advised handling the issue with empathy instead of strict bans, as harsh rules can cause resentment.

Betrayed spouses need to watch for signs that show if the marriage is worth saving.

It would’ve been a less complicated situation if the couple in the story hadn’t married. However, in their case, the woman must recognize the telltale signs to determine whether the relationship is still worth fighting for.

According to Kantzavelos, one indicator is if the unfaithful spouse refuses to take accountability for their actions and continues to engage in harmful behaviors that don’t repair the broken trust.

As for the betrayed partner, a clear sign to know that it is time to leave is if they feel chronically unsafe, resentful, and emotionally shut down despite genuine efforts.

Dr. Bohn says another sign would be the inability to engage in discussions.

“The choice to walk away from a marriage is personal, but one’s emotional and mental health must be of the utmost importance,” she said.

Both Kantzavelos and Dr. Bohn have mentioned the option of professional help to deal with a partner’s infidelity. However, as the woman briefly mentioned in her story, she and her husband had already undergone therapy, seemingly to no avail.

Her next best move is to involve lawyers and initiate the divorce proceedings, given that her husband has shown no signs or intentions of wanting to regain her trust and make her feel secure again.

Commenters supported the woman and urged her to reconsider the marriage.