'AITA for banning my husbands friend from seeing our child?'

A woman, in a challenging situation, sought advice online after banning her husband’s friend, Jen, from seeing their six-year-old daughter. The woman, who works long hours, has noticed Jen frequently visiting their home and spending considerable time with her daughter. Initially, the woman was concerned but did not act until Jen made several unsettling remarks, including calling her an absent mother and joking about being a nanny.

The woman’s husband, who had been supporting Jen’s presence, reacted negatively when she enforced the ban, accusing her of being selfish and guilt-ridden. This reaction from her husband, combined with the ongoing strain from her demanding job, led to a breakdown in communication between them. Despite her husband’s initial objection, the woman remained resolute in her decision to keep Jen away from their child, feeling that her daughter’s well-being was at risk.

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In an update, the woman acknowledged that she hadn’t fully considered the emotional impact on her daughter and expressed a desire to resolve the situation. However, she was later shocked to discover that her husband and Jen had been involved in a secret affair during her pregnancy and shortly after the birth of their child.

This revelation has deeply affected her, leaving her to reconsider the future of her marriage and prioritize her daughter’s needs above all else. As her husband has suggested, the woman is now thinking about couples therapy, but she is unsure of how to move forward and forgive.

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