I thought my wife was having an affair turns out it was just my daughter.

A 52-year-old man shared his distressing situation on Reddit, explaining how a misunderstanding led to serious marital conflict with his 50-year-old wife of 25 years. They had a generally happy marriage, despite occasional arguments over everyday issues like cleaning and spending habits. Recently, they faced intimacy issues, prompting them to create a “sex drawer” in the kitchen, filled with over-the-counter products to help with libido and other related problems.

The situation took a downturn when he noticed that a significant number of these products were disappearing from the drawer over several weeks, despite no increase in their intimate activities. During a dinner out, after a few glasses of wine, he confronted his wife about the missing items, expressing concern and confusion. His wife reacted defensively and refused to discuss it, leading him to suspect infidelity. This accusation led to an explosive argument where she revealed that their 25-year-old daughter had been using the products due to relationship issues with her boyfriend.

The wife’s secrecy stemmed from a promise to their daughter to keep this information private. The husband felt that as he was the one purchasing these items, he should have been informed. His wife, feeling betrayed and disrespected by his accusation, stormed out of the restaurant, leaving him worried about the future of their marriage. He attempted to discuss the matter further, but his wife accused him of breaking their trust and damaging their long-standing relationship.

In an edit, the man provided additional context, explaining that their visits to doctors were not solely for libido issues but also for hormonal changes related to aging. He admitted that discussing such a sensitive topic in public was a mistake, and clarified that he wasn’t monitoring the drawer obsessively, but noticed the changes due to the obvious reduction in supplies. He also mentioned that he never suspected his daughter because the products were specifically related to their intimacy issues.

The post received numerous comments, offering various perspectives and advice. Some suggested there might still be underlying issues not yet addressed. The man acknowledged that more conversations were needed between him, his wife, and his daughter to resolve the tension and restore trust in their marriage.

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