A man shared on Reddit that he has been battling a severe degenerative disease for nearly 10 years, which left him in a wheelchair and unable to do many basic things he once enjoyed.
Despite everything, he believed his wife was still fully committed to him and appreciated her constant support.
That belief shattered when he overheard her venting to a friend, saying she was exhausted from caring for him and wished she could be with “a real man” again.
Devastated, he quietly left the room without confronting her and spiraled into deep emotional pain, questioning his worth and their relationship.
Feeling like a burden, he began considering a drastic plan—pretending to have an affair so his wife could leave him without guilt or judgment from others.
The post sparked debate, with many Reddit users urging him not to act impulsively, pointing out that venting in frustration doesn’t always reflect true feelings or long-term intentions.