I was heartbroken when my husband told me we couldn’t afford a family vacation after Christmas. Our kids had been looking forward to it for months, and I had already started planning. He said money was tight, and with all the holiday expenses, we needed to be careful. I understood—at least, I thought I did.
A few days later, while sorting through some mail, I stumbled upon an envelope addressed to him. It looked like a bill, and curiosity got the best of me. When I opened it, my heart sank. It was a $3,000 receipt from an upscale spa… but it wasn’t for me. The name on the invoice was for his “work wife.”
I stared at the paper in disbelief. A spa day? For her? Meanwhile, he told me we couldn’t take our kids on a vacation we’d promised. Anger and confusion swirled inside me. I confronted him that evening, holding the bill in my shaking hands.
At first, he tried to brush it off, saying it was a “gift” for helping him with a big project at work. But $3,000? For a spa day? It didn’t add up. The more I pressed, the more defensive he became. He claimed it was nothing inappropriate, but I could see the guilt in his eyes.
The betrayal wasn’t just about the money—it was the fact that he prioritized someone else over his own family. That spa day cost more than just dollars; it shattered my trust. Now, I’m left wondering what else he’s been hiding—and whether our marriage can recover from this.
