We often think we truly know our partners—but one unexpected discovery can shake that belief to the core.
Angela, 33, shared her heartbreaking story with us, seeking advice. She’s been married to Andrew for five years, after dating for three. Their relationship seemed solid, but looking back, Angela recalls a red flag: when Andrew proposed, he gave her a cheap ring despite his history of generous gifts. He dismissed her reaction by saying, “You can’t take material things to the grave.” She brushed it off and moved forward.
Years later, after a heated argument, Angela’s gut told her to read Andrew’s diary—something he’d kept openly but she’d always respected. What she found shattered her: entries where Andrew wrote he hated her, and during a time she was sick, he even wished she would die.
Angela was devastated. She packed her things, took their daughter, and left. She photographed the diary pages, told Andrew she needed space, and reached out to a therapist and a lawyer. Despite this, Andrew continued sending kind, supportive messages, saying he loved her and looked forward to working things out.
Torn and confused, Angela eventually agreed to meet him. During their talk, Andrew expressed regret, saying those diary entries were written in anger and never meant to be seen. They had a deep, honest conversation and agreed to try couples therapy to rebuild what was broken.
Angela knows the road ahead won’t be easy—but for the sake of their family, they’re giving it one last shot.
