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They say if you make your bed, you have to lie in it.

Some people cheat and then expect to be invited back in like nothing happened.

Cheatingisnt just a whoopsie moment; its a betrayal with a side of audacity.

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And the wild part?

The cheater often pops back up later with puppy eyes, suddenly remembering how perfect things were.

Just like one Redditorsex-husband, who couldnt handle seeing her move on and tried to rewrite history.

A woman in a pink shirt sits on an orange sofa, looking contemplative, with plants in the background.

Things were peachy in married land until the OP found out she couldnt havechildren.

The dude went to work, got a coworkerpregnantand told the OP he didnt want a divorce.

Luckily, thats not howdivorceworks, and the OP got out of that marriage fast.

Man upset over wife’s infertility has affair for baby, asks her to raise it.

The guy went on to marry the other woman, apparently pressured by his mom.

Unlike Frank, Mark didnt view kids as trophies or ultimatums.

Hes a loving father, an emotionally intelligent partner, and honestly, a major upgrade overall.

Text describing a man who cheats on his wife, resulting in a workplace pregnancy and divorce.

The dude started stalking the OP and accused her of being a hypocrite.

Because she accepted Marks kids but wouldnt accept hisunder the same circumstances.

Excuse you, but in what world is a cheater in the same category as a loving partner?

Text reference about support system after relationship with Frank, mentioning Mark’s kindness and understanding.

Yeah, not quite the same flavor of dad, is it?

Okay, thats just next levelemotional manipulation.

We asked Dr. Feuerman how someone can recognize when they are being manipulated versus just being asked for help.

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She explained that a major indicator lies in how you feel.

If youre feeling emotionally off-balance, anxious, or like youre constantly second-guessing yourself, those are red flags.

A sense of walking on eggshells or feeling like your boundaries arent being respected are also strong signals.

Text about marriage and relationship issues, mentioning contact attempts by someone named Frank.

Ask yourself how you would characterize the persons behavior.

Is it a consistent pattern?

Do you find yourself giving in or often saying yes to things you later regret?

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Do you feel punished when you say no?

You should be able to say no and have that boundary respected in a healthy relationship, Feuerman suggests.

There may also be a more profound lack of empathy or disregard for the rights of others.

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We asked Dr. Feuerman how someone can stand their ground against emotional manipulation without feeling guilty.

Guilt might surface, but recognizing it without judgment and showing yourself kindness can help.

Check out the results:

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Text describing a difficult time accepting infertility, with strong support from Frank.

Text discussing a man’s desire for biological children, rejecting adoption, and his refusal to raise someone else’s child.

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Text from a woman expressing doubt after a conversation with a long-term partner, Frank.

Text reading, “Thank you all for helping me see things from my perspective again. I feel much more certain now,” related to affair baby.

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Text about divorce and maintaining connection despite blocking.

Text about family issues after divorce and affair, highlighting conflict over loyalty and privacy.

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Man Chooses Infidelity Over Infertility, Gets Another Woman Pregnant, Bitter When Wife Moves On

Text discussing surrogacy and the right of a child to know their biological parents.

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Text discusses ethics and irony of Frank caring after cheating for a baby.

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Text about a man feeling guilty, questioning himself due to manipulation over an affair baby and wife unable to have kids.

Text expressing gratitude for support and mentioning discussing issues with Mark, who reacted angrily.

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Text revealing affair advice on telling Frank’s wife.

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Man wants baby, cheats on wife, expects her to raise affair child; Reddit discussion on roles and responsibilities.

Reddit comment discussing a man’s frustration over not raising an affair baby with his wife who can’t have kids.

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Reddit comment criticizing a man for cheating and getting another woman pregnant, advising legal action.

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Reddit comment discussing a man’s affair and his wife refusing to raise the affair baby.

Comment discussing a man’s affair for a child and questioning the rationale behind leaving due to infidelity.