Imagine growing up in a religious household where your father cheated on your mother and expected everyone to accept it. That’s the background of our story today. The protagonist, a 38-year-old man, shares his experience with his 30-year-old brother, who had always tried to please their father. The protagonist noticed that his brother visited gay support sites when they were younger but never confronted him. Fast forward to the present day, and the brother is now married to a wonderful woman named Julie. However, things take a shocking turn when Julie reveals that her husband has been cheating on her with a male coworker for three years.
Religious Household and a Cheating Father

Brother’s Struggle with Sexuality

Enter Julie, the Loving Wife

Julie’s Heartbreaking Discovery

Confronting the Cheating Brother

Brother’s Shocking Accusation

Standing Up for Julie

An Attempt to Clarify

Addressing the Real Issue

Seeking Closure and Responsibility

The Right Thing to Do

Family Drama Unfolds: Cheating, Lies, and Accusations
In this rollercoaster of a story, the protagonist confronts his brother for cheating on his loving wife, Julie. The brother tries to justify his actions by blaming his struggle with accepting his sexuality. The protagonist, however, doesn’t buy it and insists that cheating is cheating, regardless of the circumstances. He sends a heartfelt email to his brother, urging him to take responsibility for his actions and help Julie find closure. Will the brother own up to his mistakes and make amends? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Cheating is not excused by sexuality. NTA for OP.

Cheating is a breach of trust and a potential health hazard

Cheating is cheating, no matter the justification. Brother is TA.

Cheating is never justified

Brother’s sexuality doesn’t excuse cheating on wife. #NTA

Cheating is cheating, regardless of sexuality. NTA.
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Cheating is cheating, regardless of his sexuality. NTA.

Cheating is cheating, sexuality is not an excuse

Cheating is cheating, sexuality is not an excuse. NTA

A humorous reply referencing Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

NTA. Cheating is cheating, he’s justifying it with sexuality struggles

Cheating is never okay. NTA stands for Not The A-hole.
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NTA, brother playing victim, book recommendation for family choices

NTA stands up for fidelity and calls cheaters out

NTA. Cheating is cheating. Julie needs to get checked for STIs.

Commenter defends calling out cheating brother’s sexuality excuse

Divorce first! NTA comment sparks agreement

Discovering sexuality doesn’t justify hurting others. #NTA

Calling out cheating brother’s excuse for sexuality struggles. NTA

Brother’s struggle with sexuality hurts innocent party. NTA.

Cheating is cheating, no matter how you try to justify it

Cheating for 3 years and using his wife as a ‘beard’. NTA.

Brother cheats on wife, gets no sympathy for sexuality struggle

Closed marriage doesn’t justify cheating

Caught him red-handed with old browser history. NTA confirmed

Supporting brother’s struggle with sexuality after cheating on wife. Let’s promote empathy and understanding.

Straightforward judgement on cheating with a touch of sarcasm

Supportive yet firm response to brother’s sexuality and infidelity

Honesty is the best policy. Cheating is cowardly

Betrayed by twin brother’s infidelity and lies, relationship ruined

NTA, Cheating is wrong. Acceptance doesn’t justify infidelity.

Cheating is never justified, even with sexuality struggles. #NTA

Brother cheats, blames sexuality. Commenter says not the a**hole.

The ‘Spacey Defense’ is born, and rightfully called out

Choosing to cheat doesn’t make you any less of an a**hole
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Commenter calls out cheating brother’s excuse with humor

Cheating is cheating, struggling with sexuality is not an excuse

A story of a friend’s husband’s journey through cross-dressing, being gay, and cheating.

Exploring sexuality is no excuse to cheat

Cheating is never okay, using sexuality to excuse it is worse

Supportive ex-husband encourages exploring sexuality, but not at others’ expense

Cheating is cheating, no matter the excuse. NTA comment agrees.

Cheating brother uses sexuality as an excuse, but OP calls BS.

Supporting sexuality doesn’t excuse infidelity. NTA stands firm

Being LGBT isn’t a free pass to be an a**hole

Commenter empathizes with the betrayed wife and condemns cheating.

Supportive comment defends brother’s sexuality and questions anger towards cheating.

Calling out brother’s cheating and hypocrisy, supporting girlfriend.

Encouraging acceptance and communication can prevent cheating and hurt.
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Infidelity excuses won’t work, honesty is the best policy

NTA suggests therapy for brother who cheated on wife.

Supporting family without condoning actions

Cheating is never justified. Communication is key. NTA.

Cheating is never justified, even if struggling with sexuality.

No sympathy for cheaters. NTA comment section agrees

Cheating is never okay, regardless of sexuality. NTA comment.
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Exploring sexuality is not an excuse to cheat. #NTA

Brother’s struggle with sexuality doesn’t excuse cheating on wife

NTA for not falling for your brother’s guilt trip

NTA calls out those who cheat and blame sexuality struggles

Commenter calls out brother’s cheating and excuses, supports OP’s stance.

NTA for being angry at brother’s cheating due to personal experiences.

Cheating is cheating, sexuality is not an excuse

Support for not being homophobic in reacting to cheating scandal

Cheating is cheating. The commenter won’t tolerate disrespect.
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Cheating is never excusable. Heartbreaking story of infidelity

Excusing bad behavior with sexuality?

Cheating is cheating, regardless of gender. Don’t minimize it.

Commenter supports self-acceptance but calls out infidelity

Acceptance of sexuality doesn’t excuse hurting others. NTA.

Calling out excuses for cheating

Cheating is never okay, regardless of the reason

Respect and communication are key in any relationship

NTA wonders about wife’s sex life and speculates on emotional abuse
