"My Wife Cheated": Guy Doesn't Know How To Deal With News Right After Baby Is Born

Infidelity is generally a relationship ender for any self-respecting adult. At the same time, life is complicated. A man turned to the “relationship advice” online group after his wife gave birth to a child that was very clearly not his.

While it seems like the solution would be obvious, he pointed out that they had already had two other children together, so full separation was simply not on the cards. He even expressed willingness to raise the child, despite everything. Later, he shared an update on what he did after reading through people’s advice.

Learning of your partner’s infidelity through the appearance of a newborn is pretty traumatic

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But one man decided to see if the internet had any advice

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The discovery of infidelity tends to be shocking

The discovery of infidelity is rarely just a localized emotional wound because it functions more like a systemic collapse of a person’s perceived reality. When a spouse learns that their partner has been unfaithful, the brain often processes this information through the lens of trauma, which is why many clinicians now refer to the aftermath as betrayal trauma. This phenomenon is characterized by a profound sense of disorientation where the past is suddenly rewritten and the future becomes a terrifying void. The psychological toll starts with an immediate physiological reaction that might include insomnia, loss of appetite, and a hypervigilant state where the betrayed partner is constantly scanning for more lies. For those who are navigating this while raising children, the burden is exponentially heavier because they must manage a personal internal crisis while maintaining a sense of stability for their family.

Children are incredibly intuitive and they often pick up on the emotional atmospheric shifts in a home long before they understand the specifics of a parental conflict. When a parent is struggling with the initial shock of infidelity, their ability to remain emotionally regulated is severely compromised. This can lead to a state of emotional withdrawal or unpredictable irritability, both of which can confuse and frighten children who rely on their parents as their primary source of safety. Research suggests that the key to protecting children during this time is not necessarily to hide every emotion but to ensure that the conflict does not spill over into the parenting relationship, which is very obviously easier said than done.

One of the most insidious effects of infidelity is the erosion of self worth and the onset of gaslighting. Before the discovery, the unfaithful partner may have spent months or years making the other spouse feel as though they were being paranoid or overly sensitive. Once the truth comes out, the betrayed spouse often faces a secondary trauma of realizing their intuition was correct all along but was systematically dismissed. This leads to a deep distrust not only of others but of one’s own perception of reality. Rebuilding this sense of self takes significant time and often requires the help of professional counseling.

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As the man already argued, they have a shared responsibility towards the other two kids

The decision to stay or leave is further complicated when a house is full of children. Parents often feel a crushing guilt regardless of which path they choose. If they choose to stay, they may fear they are modeling a toxic relationship or a lack of self respect. If they choose to leave, they may worry about the logistical and emotional fallout of a broken home. This binary way of thinking is a common symptom of the acute stress phase. It is helpful to remember that healing is not a linear process and that immediate decisions are often made under extreme emotional duress.

Long term psychological effects can include a lasting cynicism toward future relationships and a persistent fear of abandonment. When children see a parent being treated with such disregard, it can alter their own internal working models of what love and commitment look like. Therefore, the way the betrayed parent handles their recovery becomes a crucial template for the children.

Ultimately, the goal is to move from a state of victimhood to one of agency. The psychological scars of infidelity are deep and they may never fully disappear, but they do not have to define the remainder of a person’s life or the future of their children. Professional intervention provides the tools needed to process the grief and anger in a way that prevents these emotions from turning into chronic resentment. By prioritizing mental health and utilizing evidence-based resources, a parent can navigate this storm and eventually find a new sense of peace and security for themselves and their family. This journey requires patience and self compassion as the heart slowly learns to trust again, both in others and in itself.

He shared some more details in the comments

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Readers expressed their sympathy at the man’s plight

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Later he shared an update

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He gave a few more details in the comments

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Others wished him best of luck

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