From real life. “Years later I found out that my friend was the reason for my divorce”

Her apology didn't matter.

Agnieszka was my friend since high school. We'd been through everything together – first loves, exams, failures, and even my wedding. She witnessed my wedding with Adam, supported me in moments of doubt and was the first person I called when something made me happy or worried. I believed that she was like a sister to me. It never crossed my mind that she could betray me.

When Adam started behaving differently, I told myself it was stress from work. He came home late more and more often, avoided conversations, and seemed absent. When I asked what was going on, he answered evasively:

„Nothing, I just have a lot on my mind.”

I tried not to make an issue out of it. I tried to be understanding and supportive. I talked to Agnieszka about it, and she always calmed me down:

– „Maybe he really does have a lot of work? Give him some time. I'm sure everything will work out.”

Her words gave me solace, but only for a moment. Over time, Adam became increasingly cold, and our marriage began to fall apart. Finally, the day came that I will never forget.

– „Ania, we need to talk– Adam said one evening.

His voice was calm, but I saw something in his eyes that sent shivers down my spine.

– „I don't love you anymore. I think we should break up.”

I felt the ground slipping from under my feet. I asked him a million questions, but he couldn't answer me directly. He just said that „it's complicated” and “there's no point in dragging this out”.

Our marriage ended in divorce, and I was left alone, trying to put my life back together.

Years passed, and I slowly found peace. I stopped analyzing what went wrong and focused on myself. Agnieszka was still present in my life, although we saw each other less often. Everything changed one day when I accidentally overheard a conversation between her and our mutual friend, Marta.

I was at a café when I saw them at the next table. I didn’t want to eavesdrop, but their conversation caught my attention.

– “Agnieszka, you really don’t regret what you did to Ani?– Marta asked.

– “I don’t want to talk about it. It was a long time ago. Adam and I just… it just happened– Agnieszka replied.

The words were like a lightning strike. My friend… Adam… Is it possible that she was the reason for our divorce?

I couldn't let it go. A few days later I met Agnieszka and looked her straight in the eye.

– „Agnieszka, we need to talk. Tell me the truth – were you and Adam… was there something between you?”

Her face paled and her eyes gave everything away before she could say anything. Finally, she looked down and sighed.

– „Ania, I didn't want you to find out like this. Yes, I had an affair with Adam. It was temporary, but then he realized he didn't want to be with you.”

I listened to her, feeling my heart break. My friend, the person I trusted implicitly, was the cause of my greatest pain.

– „Why did you do this to me? We were family! You were like a sister to me!– I shouted through tears.

– „I don't know, Ania. It was stupid. I thought it was love, but it was just a mistake. I know I hurt you, and I'm sorry.”

Her apology didn't matter. Our friendship ended that day. I felt anger, pain, and disappointment, but over time I realized I had to move on. I couldn't let betrayal destroy the rest of my life.

Today I know that love and trust are fragile foundations that can crumble in an instant. But I also know that I'm stronger than I ever thought. I lost my husband and my friend, but I got myself back. And this is a value that no one can take away from me.

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