Friendship and the Affair Dilemma
Discovering that a friend is engaged in an affair is undoubtedly a challenging and uncomfortable situation. It makes it difficult to decide whether to reveal the truth to the deceived partner or remain neutral.
In the case of this confession, the friend has chosen to keep the affair a secret. While the resulting six months of passive-aggressiveness and bitterness may not be a healthy way to cope, it's understandable that emotions run high in such situations. One potential silver lining is that the friend's decision aimed to protect the stepson from experiencing pain and turmoil resulting from the affair.
