Before we married (and while our relationship was long-distance), my wife was sure I had an affair with a former female friend. I didn't -- certainly in the sex etc sense. But I did lie about keeping in contact (after gf/wife expressed discomfort with level of contact) with the friend; and in an after-party situation I inappropriately touched friend's boobs. I later confessed all under questioning, and have since (2yrs+) been apologetic, contrite, indulgent (pay her debt$, home alone with kids) and timid - all in the face of unending extreme anger & bitterness.
We conceived baby AFTER scandal broke, we married later still, and now have a lovely daughter. Bitterness & coldness are now getting to me, affecting my ability to hold down work with which to support family (including her son/my step-son). Is enough enough? I doubt I'd get custody, but am I doing the right thing "staying for the sake of my daughter"?
When things were good, our differences didn't matter; now, they're MAGNIFIED
2006-10-09
13:23:07
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