A Reddit user battling a degenerative disease for a decade discovered his wife’s hidden frustrations through an accidental eavesdrop. Despite his belief that love was constant, he overheard her expressing exhaustion at being his caretaker and her desire for intimacy with a “real man.” Devastated, he planned to fabricate an affair, intending to set her free from guilt and judgment.

Redditors cautioned against hasty decisions, suggesting the wife’s comments were likely venting during a moment of frustration. Some shared similar experiences where loved ones expressed frustrations but still cared deeply. Despite advice to reconsider, the OP was determined to make his wife happy by creating a false narrative that would, in his view, liberate her from their situation.

In the face of sympathy and alternate perspectives, the OP clung to his plan, convinced it was the best way to free his wife from guilt and himself from a perceived burden.

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