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To tell, or not to tell…that is the question.
The thing about secrets?
Theyre never as simple as keep it or spill it.
Sometimes, they come with strings, complications, and, oh yeah, the potential to wreck lives.
Sounds dramatic, right?
For three years, she was the unofficial MVP of her bosss charming little family.
Bonding with a toddler?
Good vibes with the mom?
But, like every juicy Reddit post, things got complicated.
Did she storm over and cause a scene?
She grabbed her boyfriend and peaced out faster than you’re free to say, awkward third wheel.
No ones trying to be an extra in that drama.
Back home, though, OP started second-guessing herself.
Should she keep quiet or set the tea kettle to boil?
Herbosswas pregnant and chasing a toddler, so she probably didnt need this bombshell.
But secrets dont do well bottled up.
Eventually, our OP decided that honesty was the best, but slightly terrifying, policy.
So, she told her boss everything.
Her boss, understandably heartbroken, grilled her about every detail, needing to know she wasnt imagining things.
And heres where guilt comes in.
Did the OP do the right thing, or did she just destroy a family?
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Its tough, right?
Telling someone theirpartneris cheating is a real lose-lose situation.
Spill, and you might shatter their world.
But heres the thingnot all secrets are built to stay hidden.
Especially the cheating partner variety.
Those usually have expiration dates.
So, should you be the one to crack that egg and tell someone theirpartner is cheating?
Expertsagree that discovering infidelity doesnt just sting emotionallyit can ripple through every part of a persons life.
Dragged through the mud.
And lets not even talk about the mental health consequences.
Anxiety, depression, anger, and even PTSD can rear their ugly heads after a betrayal like that.
No pressure, right?
If its your boss, though?
Add potential unemployment to the list of consequences.
As for the OP, we dont know if shes still rocking her nanny gig.
But one things for sure: she followed her conscience, even though it meant stepping into messy territory.
Or just a human trying her best?