I wanted to surprise my husband. I decided to go to his office and bring him lunch. As I approached the door, I overheard a conversation that left me deeply upset.
Im twenty-nine years old. Perhaps Im the most naïve woman alive because, until recently, I believed everything in my family was perfect. I was wrong about him My husband turned out to be a cheat and a selfish man. I still cant believe he did this to me.
Weve known each other for ten years, married for six. His name is James, and hes always been caring and supportive, providing for me and our children. We have twoa son and a daughter. With my help, James managed to start his own business, which brought in good money.
I worked as a sales assistant, and recently, I opened my own online clothing shop. So, while our daughter is at nursery and our son naps, I work and earn my own keep.
My weight had always hovered around eight and a half stone. After having our second child, I gained over three stone. At first, I hoped looking after two children would help me shed the pounds. But things arent as simple as they seem. I made it my goal to lose weightate right, exercised, drank plenty of water, and cut out bread. But the scale didnt budge, and it crushed me. I started feeling insecure.
After the second baby, I stopped liking what I saw in the mirror. I no longer felt feminine or attractive. And James changed right before my eyes. He stopped kissing me, hugging melet alone anything else. I cant remember the last time we had a proper conversation. Everything we said revolved around daily chores and the children.
Ill admit, before the babies, I felt much more confident and attractive. Now, I can barely stand my own reflection. I know its taken a toll on our marriage. So, I decided to fix things. One day, I planned to surprise James at work with lunch. I reached his office door and heard him say:
“Dont worry, love, Ill come by after work. I told my wife Im swamped. She hasnt got a clue you exist!”
I didnt walk in. I turned around and left.
Does he not realise I gained weight because I carried his children? Hes no perfect specimen himselfhes got a bit of a belly too.
Now I wonderdoes my husband think Im stupid on top of everything else?
I couldnt bring myself to tell James Id heard everything. What should I do? File for divorce? But what about the children? How would they cope without their dad? Pretend nothing happened? I dont think I can.
For now, Ive decided to focus on myself. Ive joined a gym. First, Ill show my husband exactly what hes lost. Then well see.
