But, unlike a stolenlunch, the aftermath of cheating is messier than that family group chat argument.

And, if you think affairs only mess with the people directly involved, oh no, my friend.

Sounds solid, right?

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Our guy was absolutely wrecked.

But the OP wasnt about to make any rash moves.

Now, lets pause for a second.

A woman kissing a man in a close embrace, both in a soft-lit room, symbolizing a complex affair.

Imagine youre the wife here horrified, right?

At first, the daughter seemed okay-ish.

No dramatic door slams, no Ill never speak to you again!

Text about forgiveness and affair consequences in a family with a 15-year-old daughter.

But, over time, things got…weird.

The once-tight mother-daughter bond was now hanging on by a thread.

The OP didnt see this coming.

Text detailing a husband’s emotional struggle after wife’s confessed affair.

He thought he was teaching a valuable lesson about transparency and honesty.

Instead, he got a crash course in unintended consequences.

So, whats a guy to do when things go sideways?

Man and woman arguing in a tense situation related to affair forgiveness.

Turn to Reddit, obviously, and ask the internet: Was he the jerk for making this demand?

Yeah, they werent having it.

They were firmly in the Dude, too far camp.

Text about husband’s condition for forgiving wife’s affair, focusing on family truth-sharing.

They argued that dragging thedaughterinto their marital mess was unnecessary and, honestly, kind of cruel.

And you know what?

Im with them on this one.

Text discussing a wife’s affair and the test of character needed to maintain the relationship.

Oh boy, theyre walking emotional rollercoasters as it is.

Learning about a parents infidelity can mess with their trust and give them a pretty cynical view of relationships.

Add bad communication to the mix, and its a recipe for sleepless nights and constant tension.

Text about a man’s reflection on forgiving his wife’s affair, discussing their daughter’s reaction.

Check out the results:

Mother and daughter having a serious conversation at the breakfast table, discussing personal issues.

Text about a husband’s condition for forgiving his wife’s affair if she explains it to their daughter.

Text sharing a story about honesty and family dynamics following a wife’s affair and its impact.

Text about a daughter’s strained relationship with her mom after learning about an affair.

Text conversation about forgiving wife’s affair and daughter’s phase.

Teen girl sitting on a ledge, wearing a purple shirt, near a skateboard, looking contemplative.

A Reddit comment advises on family issues related to a wife’s affair and child involvement.

Comment about parents' affair revelation being traumatic, relating to forgiveness and consequences.

Comment on affair forgiveness and child involvement in a situation, highlighting consequences of revealing details.

Reddit comment by user RoyalDFZ saying, “That is not a reconciliation,” regarding forgiveness and affair disclosure.

Comment criticizing a man for involving his daughter in wife’s affair reconciliation plan.

A Reddit comment questioning if something is intended for the wife or daughter.

Reddit comment criticizing a husband’s reaction to his wife’s affair, emphasizing not to involve their daughter.

Comment on marital issues affecting a child, with criticism of the situation’s handling.

Comment about involving children in discussing a wife’s affair, cautioning against it.

Reddit comment criticizing involving a daughter in a marital affair situation.

Reddit comment discussing the impact of a husband’s ultimatum on a child after a wife’s affair.

Reddit comment criticizing parental conflict involving children.

A text comment criticizing a father’s reaction to a wife’s affair, emphasizing poor parenting choices.

Comment criticizing a man’s request for his wife to explain her affair to their daughter.

Comment discussing impact of revealing an affair to a daughter, suggesting it damages family trust and dynamic.