Life is long, and occasional distractions in marriage are normal.
But once you cross the bottom line of marriage and break each other’s trust, you can never go back to the way it was.
Some people bury their heads in the sand like an ostrich, living the rest of their lives in regret.
While others start anew, living separate lives.
What happens to men who betray their marriages? Do they regret their past actions?
No matter how tough they talk, most men who betray their marriages ultimately have to admit:
You can’t correct the first mistake, but you only realize it when it’s too late; some things are wrong from the start, but you only admit it in the end.
Like two greedy people digging for treasure in a fairy tale, they dig up a skeleton, quickly bury it, and even plant trees and flowers on top. But both people know what’s buried underneath.
Lloyd had an affair with his first love after being married to his wife for ten years.
The reasons for the affair were complex: their marriage had lost its spark, his first love had married an unhappy husband, and Lloyd wanted to make up for his past regrets.
Lloyd and his first love were college classmates; he was a simple guy, while she was the campus beauty. Lloyd might have been her boyfriend, or maybe just her backup.
But however it was, the young man remembered the girl like a fragrant flower.
When they had the chance to rekindle their romance, they didn’t hesitate, and the two walked into each other’s arms.
But there’s no wall that can hide secrets forever, and eventually, the truth came out. Lloyd’s wife was a strong woman who bit the bullet and divorced him.
After the divorce, Lloyd was depressed for a long time and didn’t think of remarrying, but his first love’s gentle care won him over, and they eventually got together.
The dream came true, and life seemed perfect. But reality gave Lloyd a harsh lesson.
A thief can’t guard against theft. His first love, now reformed, began to keep a close eye on Lloyd.
And Lloyd? He was also wary.
The two presented a harmonious facade, but in their hearts, they knew they were just pretending to be a happy couple.
Lloyd even missed the days when he could speak his mind freely in front of his ex-wife.
An extramarital affair is like two sick people thinking they’ve found a cure, but it’s actually a poison that will eventually make them suffer more.
This sentence summarizes Payne’s later life perfectly.
After achieving some success in his career, Payne betrayed his marriage and family. His ex-wife and he fought for a long time, and Payne chose to divorce her.
Payne wasn’t afraid of divorce; he had a career, could make money, and thought it would be easy to remarry. Even if he didn’t remarry, he had a son and daughter, and life would be more carefree.
After the divorce, Payne indeed lived a free life for many years. He constantly dated various girlfriends, never marrying, and living comfortably.
But after turning 50, his business suffered a huge setback, and he lost all his money. The good life was gone.
To make a living, Payne started driving for a ride-hailing service, working hard, and dealing with various health issues.
Payne complained to his son and daughter, but his daughter only responded with a few words, clearly not taking him seriously. His son didn’t even bother to respond.
His son even said directly:
You’re thinking of us now? What were you doing back then?
Men who betray their marriages hurt not only their wives but also their children. When a man becomes a destroyer of the family, he loses his dignity and respect in his children’s eyes, creating a rift that may never heal.
The price of all the gifts from fate has already been marked in secret.
There’s no mistake that doesn’t require payment. Life will ultimately be like an ECG, fluctuating up and down before returning to a straight line.