Alexandrea Acevedo has been married for five years, and her husband has cheated on her for four of them. Her discovery of his illicit affair was a rude awakening, as she has always thought very highly of him. Still, she decided to forgive his inadequacies without forgetting to confront him and ensure it never happens again.
Keep reading for the details.
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One Risky Text
The 26-year-old woman described how her husband, Michael, had been stepping out on her. She caught a glimpse of his lover’s text message in December, which gave her the needed confirmation.
Confronting Micheal
Alexandrea then decided to grab the bull by the horn by asking her husband to come clean. He initially denied it and claimed the woman was just a friend, but something interesting happened the next morning.
Michael Came Clean
The 31-year-old confessed to his infidelity the following morning. His confession got him out of the house, as Alexandrea was completely hurt.
Over 3 Years In The Game
After Michael’s confession, Alexandrea discovered the betrayal had been going on for over three years, and she had been married to him for five. Alexandra has always thought highly of Michael, and discovering his infidelity was “heart-wrenching.”
Uncovering More Lies
The confessional seemed to be what their marriage needed as Michael confessed to spending plenty of time drinking and gambling, and swore he would now embark on a journey of redemption.
Making A Bold Decision
The 31-year-old wasn’t going to give up on their marriage or opt for a divorce. Michael realized he needed to make things better after feeling like “utter garbage” for his actions.
A Rollercoaster Of Emotions
Alexandrea went through a crazy and emotional ride for about eight to nine days after the discovery. She was sad, hurt, angry, and confused, but got hopeful and then confided in her friends and family. She also read a lot of self-help books to help her gain clarity on the whole situation.
Looking For Reasons To Feel Good
The mom of three stopped beating herself up over the situation and began searching for reasons to feel good, even though it was daunting to hear more details about the affair.
Softening Up
The 26-year-old quickly recognized Michael’s efforts to make sure things got better, so it began to soften her up.
Not Leaving Anyone Behind
Following Michael’s intensified efforts, Alexandrea knew she wouldn’t leave him all by himself in his darkest moments, as he was a good father and husband regardless of the affair.
When Life Gives You Lemons…
Alexandrea and Michael are now mending their marriage one day at a time, with promises from Michael to turn a new leaf.
Talking Things Through
Michael added that they both want things to get better, and talking through this issue has helped them go the distance in their marriage.
Judgment From The Comments
Not everyone is a fan of Alexandrea’s decision or Michael’s actions, too, and they’ve made it known in the SWNS comment section.
Go Alexandrea!
Some think the mom of three made the best decision by forgiving her husband, as they’ve also experienced the same thing and worked with their partners to find common ground.
