I found out my wife was cheating with my son's best friend, and it was devastating. But soon after, karma stepped in and delivered the justice they deserved in ways I could never have expected.
I've been married for 23 years to what I've always seen as my ideal partner. She's incredibly beautiful, smart, and outgoing, with a kind heart. I'm 57 and she's 55. While our personalities differ, they complement each other: I'm more introverted, rational, and somewhat intellectual, while she's extroverted, intuitive, and empathetic. We share many interests and love doing the same things.
We've traveled extensively and have three children: two girls and one unexpected but cherished boy who's now 15. Our oldest is 20, a sophomore in college about 150 miles from home. We've been fortunate and enjoy the perk of going on extended vacations as a family every five months or so, often exploring new places, especially islands and beachfront destinations. We're all in good shape, and our children bring us a lot of joy. Sometimes we even invite family and friends, covering their flight and accommodation costs. Life has been great.
I was married before for four years, but it wasn't a good match. I was young, immature, and emotionally dependent back then. Looking back, I suspect my ex-wife might have had a personality disorder, and our later years together were a nightmare. She asked for a divorce for reasons I couldn't understand at the time. Now I realize she had an emotional or physical affair. I was clueless then, reacted poorly, and was devastated initially, but eventually I reached a breaking point and just wanted the pain to stop. The divorce was quick but bitter due to financial disputes. I was relieved when it was over and have no regrets about it.
Career-wise, I had a successful run holding senior positions for a global company at a young age. However, due to a rare disease causing hearing loss, I had to leave my career. Financially we're stable, living off my savings and investments. I've saved and invested wisely over the years. I have the freedom to work on my investments, but I do miss collaborating with others and leading a professional team to build something bigger in my career.