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

A concerned parent recently shared a distressing situation online about banning their spouse’s friend from interacting with their young child. The individual, who works long hours, noticed that their spouse’s friend, a woman, frequently visited their home and spent a lot of time with their daughter. The parent was initially concerned about the friend’s remarks and actions, but she made an effort to ignore them until the friend started making inappropriate jokes and comments.

The parent decided to act, banning the friend from their home and from seeing their child, believing it was necessary to protect their daughter’s well-being. However, the spouse reacted negatively, suggesting that the decision stemmed from guilt and was unfair. This disagreement led to a strained relationship between the parent and spouse.

After receiving advice online, the parent chose to investigate further, suspecting that there might be more to the situation. They discovered that the spouse had been involved in a secret affair with the friend during a vulnerable time, which was confirmed by the spouse. This revelation has left the parent feeling devastated and uncertain about the future of their marriage. They are currently focusing on their child and considering their options, including couples therapy, though they are struggling with the idea of forgiveness.