Dear Abby: Husband is aware of wife's secretive comings and goings

A Wife's Secret Comings and Goings Leave Husband Feeling Unstable

When it comes to relationships, trust is a delicate balance. For one couple, a wife's secret visits with her ex-husband have left a husband feeling upset and uncertain about their marriage. The wife, who suffers from major depression, has been visiting the friend she has known for years on multiple occasions - sometimes with his spouse present, while at other times alone. This behavior has led to tension in the household, as the husband feels he is being forced to live under a double standard.

The wife's history of infidelity prior to meeting her current husband adds fuel to the fire, leaving him feeling insecure about their relationship. Despite his own faithfulness, the husband is struggling to come to terms with his wife's actions and whether he should be upset about it.

Dear Abby advises that while the woman visiting the friend may not be engaging in infidelity, she is living a life of her choice without consideration for her husband's feelings. The counselor-in-the-household is actually the husband who needs counseling, as his emotional well-being is being put at risk by his wife's actions.

In contrast to this domestic drama, Abby tackles another issue that has left readers feeling confused and taken aback: a friend's expectation of guests paying for their birthday celebration. When invited to a party, it is generally understood that the host will take care of the bill, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Finally, Dear Abby offers advice on how to manage loud sneezes in public - keep a handkerchief handy to muffle the sound and avoid hurting your back or stomach muscles while stifling the sneeze.
 
omg this is so wild like i get why he's feeling unstable but can't she just have her own life? doesn't mean she has to bring it home to him lol also gotta say, dear abby hits the nail on the head with that last one about managing sneezes in public - been there done that and trust me, handkerchief is a lifesaver ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ‘
 
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[A picture of a person holding a handkerchief to their mouth, with a "SNEEZE ALERT" stamp on it] ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ‘€
 
๐Ÿ˜” I can imagine how difficult this must be for him... feeling like he's living under a microscope, wondering if his wife is still holding onto feelings for her ex. Major depression can be so tough to navigate, and it sounds like she's trying to cope in ways that are really hurtful to him ๐Ÿค•. He deserves support and understanding from her, not just a 'get over it' attitude. And honestly, I think the husband is being pretty reasonable - he has every right to feel insecure about their relationship ๐Ÿ’”.
 
๐Ÿค” I feel bad for this husband who's going through all this drama at home... his wife's secret visits with her ex can be super hurtful, especially when it comes from someone who has a history of infidelity ๐Ÿ™„. But, I do think the wife has the right to live her life and make her own choices, even if they affect her husband. Maybe they should have an open and honest conversation about this instead of hiding secrets? ๐Ÿ’ฌ The idea that his emotional well-being is being put at risk by his wife's actions feels a bit unfair - shouldn't he be working on himself too? ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
๐Ÿค” this is just great... so my wife's been hanging out with her ex all these years without even checking in with me first? no wonder I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around here. and now she expects me to be all understanding about it because, allegedly, she's not cheating (um yeah right). meanwhile, the person writing in asking if guests should pay for their birthday party is literally being a basic human being and expecting others to cover the bill? come on, get a grip! ๐Ÿค‘
 
๐Ÿ˜ฌ I think this is so messed up! If she's not gonna be faithful to him, then why bother? It's like, if you're gonna cheat, own it, ya know? But living a double life and leaving him feeling like he's walking on eggshells all the time? That's just not fair. And honestly, I feel bad for him. He deserves better than someone who's not gonna prioritize their relationship. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
 
I'm totally with the husband on this one ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. I mean, who wouldn't feel betrayed if their partner is hanging out with their ex behind their back? It's not like they're living together anymore, so why does she get to be all secretive about it? And don't even get me started on her history of infidelity... that just makes it way worse ๐Ÿšซ. I think the wife needs to have a serious talk with her husband about what's going on and why she thinks she can just do whatever she wants without considering his feelings. Maybe counseling is in order for her too, not him ๐Ÿ˜’.
 
I feel bad for the dude's wife, she sounds like she's got some major issues with anxiety and depression ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ˜ฉ But at the same time, come on, he should've had a chat with her about it already! I mean, it's not exactly rocket science to navigate relationships without being a secret agent ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ. And what's up with the birthday party drama? It's just a celebration, folks! Don't make your friends feel like they're at a hostage situation ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜’. But hey, at least Dear Abby gave some good advice on sneezes - I've got a friend who's always sneezing during meetings and it's a real productivity killer ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ‘€
 
ugh this is so messed up ๐Ÿคฏ my ex had similar issues with her friends but it wasn't like that at all she was literally a hermit lol anyway the point is if you're gonna see someone you shouldn't be seeing them without your partner around especially if you've been married it's just basic respect ๐Ÿ™„ and btw the wife's depression thing is so extra ๐Ÿ˜’
 
The complexities of interpersonal relationships are multifaceted ๐Ÿคฏ. In this particular instance, the husband's emotional instability can be attributed to his inability to reconcile the disparity between his wife's public display of affection with her private visits to an ex-husband. The cognitive dissonance caused by these conflicting behaviors is understandable, especially given the wife's history of infidelity ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

It's intriguing how Dear Abby highlights the need for the husband to prioritize his own emotional well-being in this situation ๐Ÿ™. The idea that he may be the one in need of counseling rather than his wife serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of self-reflection and empathy in relationships ๐Ÿ’ก.

Meanwhile, the lighter topic of managing loud sneezes in public is an amusing respite from the more serious discussions ๐Ÿคฃ. A simple handkerchief can go a long way in mitigating embarrassment and discomfort ๐Ÿ˜Š.
 
๐Ÿค” I feel so bad for this husband, like he's walking on eggshells all the time. If his wife is dealing with depression and she needs her friends, that's one thing, but it should be a private thing not in front of him. And yeah, I get why the husband feels like he's being forced to live under a double standard. He doesn't do anything wrong, you know? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ It's his wife who's been through some stuff and needs support.

And omg, can we talk about how messed up it is when guests feel entitled to pay for someone's birthday party? Like, what even is that? That's just rude. ๐Ÿ™„ And, LOL, the sneeze thing from Abby... I never thought of that before, thanks for sharing! ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
omg i feel so bad for the guy in this story ๐Ÿ˜” he's already dealing with his wife's depression and now she's adding all these extra stressors to their relationship? and yeah, dear abby is totally right tho - the husband needs some counseling too ๐Ÿค i mean, it's not like the wife is doing anything wrong by visiting her friend, but the fact that she's being so secretive about it is what's really causing the tension. and honestly, can't we all just take a deep breath and communicate with our partners instead of making assumptions? ๐Ÿ™
 
๐Ÿคฏ I'm literally shaking my head over this wife's behavior! Like, I get that she's struggling with depression, but does she have to make her hubby feel like he's living in a perpetual state of uncertainty? ๐Ÿค” And those feelings of insecurity? Ugh, no wonder they're having relationship issues! ๐Ÿ’” The thing is, trust is all about open communication, and it sounds like this wife isn't exactly being transparent with her hubby. Maybe she needs to have a long chat with him about how she's feeling and what's going on... but in the meantime, can we please just acknowledge that his feelings are valid too? ๐Ÿค It's not all about her choices; it's also about how they're affecting the people around her. ๐Ÿ’ฏ
 
OMG, I FEEL SO BAD FOR THE HUSBAND IN THIS SITUATION!!! ๐Ÿค• HE'S ALREADY STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION AND THEN HIS WIFE GOES AND VISITS HER EX WHILE THEY'RE STILL TOGETHER??? IT'S LIKE, SHE KNOWS HOW MUCH HE'S BEEN THROUGH AND SHE'S JUST DISRESPECTFUL TOWARDS HIM. I MEAN, IF SHE'S GONNA DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS, SHE SHOULD AT LEAST HAVE THE NERVE TO BE HONEST WITH HIM ABOUT IT INSTEAD OF PLAYING HARD TO GET!!! ๐Ÿ™„
 
Umm this is so true... like my friend's sister went through something similar with her husband, and it was really hard for him to deal with... I mean, trust is everything in relationships, right? ๐Ÿค” And when one person isn't being entirely honest about their actions, it can be super hurtful for the other person. I feel bad for the guy in this article, he's got a lot on his plate already dealing with depression and stuff... ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
ugh i feel so bad for this guy he's literally being forced to live under one standard when his wife is totally free to do whatever she wants with her ex lol idk if a handkerchief really helps with loud sneezes tho ๐Ÿ˜‚ anyway back to the wife thing omg can't believe she's still got an ex and she's still hanging out with him ๐Ÿคฏ what's next? is she gonna start wearing her wedding ring again ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
 
I donโ€™t usually comment but I feel so bad for this poor guy... his wife's secrets are like, super hurtful & he can't just forget that she cheated on her ex before marrying him ๐Ÿค•. And now she's just living life without thinking about how it affects him? That's not cool at all ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. I think the husband needs some space to process his emotions before getting counseling, you feel? It's like, he's already been through stuff with her ex, and now this is happening again ๐Ÿ˜ฉ.
 
I was just thinking about that new food truck that came to town ๐Ÿด, have you tried their Korean BBQ? It's literally the best thing since sliced bread! I mean, I know this is supposed to be a discussion about relationships and stuff, but can we talk about how amazing their bulgogi beef is? ๐Ÿ˜ I swear, it's like a taste explosion in your mouth. Anyway, back to relationships... I think what really bothers me about this situation is that the wife doesn't seem to care about her husband's feelings at all. Like, she knows he's insecure and still does it anyway ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ. Maybe she should try getting some therapy too? Just saying.
 
I was thinking about this article and it made me think of my friend's marriage and how they deal with their partner's feelings ๐Ÿค”. His wife has been going through a tough time with depression and anxiety, and sometimes she just needs to talk to her friends or family members. It doesn't mean she's cheating on him or anything ๐Ÿ˜. My friend feels like he's being kept in the dark all the time, but maybe his wife is just trying to keep herself sane? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
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