A woman with a terminal diagnosis and just months to live made a shocking request to her husband of 10 years: she asked if she could sleep with her ex-lover. The bewildered husband shared his turmoil on Reddit, sparking a heated debate among users about the right course of action.
Feeling lost and needing guidance, the husband turned to the internet for advice, sharing, “I was devastated when I found out about her terminal illness. I don’t remember life without her and I don’t know what I’m going to do when she’s gone.”
He continued, detailing the painful reality of their situation, “The doctors said she’ll need a wheelchair soon, and eventually she’ll be bedridden. That’s if she doesn’t decline faster.”
But amidst the emotional and physical toll of the illness, the wife dropped a bombshell: she desired to reconnect physically with a former partner. “I was shocked when she asked. She explained that she had found sex with him extremely satisfying, though she insisted that what we have is emotionally fulfilling,” he recounted, still reeling from the revelation.
The husband grappled with the dilemma: “Now I’m left to choose between denying my dying wife her wish or letting her be with someone she thinks was better in bed. I feel betrayed, angry, and cornered.”
“It feels like I have to say yes because she’s dying, but I’m deeply hurt. She wants to relive that experience before she dies, and I just can’t wrap my head around it,” he added.
The comments on the post were polarized. One user suggested, “If this is a real story, maybe it’s best she moves in with her ex for the remainder of her time.” Another commented, “Her illness doesn’t give her the right to disregard your feelings. It’s incredibly insulting to you and your marriage.”
What’s your take on this heartbreaking scenario? Should the husband set his feelings aside to fulfill his wife’s last desire, or does the nature of her request cross a line? Let us know your thoughts.