People can be so cruel and foolish

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Posted by markdegen on December 30, 2007 12:09 PM PST
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Recently I came across the most nauseating advice column write in.  I wanted to share it to get some feedback on what both men and women think of the situation.

"I have a son who is just over a year old.  My husband is not his father, but he does not know this.

I had an affair, and the man knows the child is his, but he is happy to pretend he's not the father.  My husband and I were seperated at the time, and he believes our son is the product of our "last hurrah."  We reconciled for the sake of the child.  I'm not in love with him, but he's a great father.

I also work with the biological father's mother.  She knows my son is her grandchild.

I don't know how much longer I can live this lie.  I'm just afraid that by telling the truth I will cost my son a father.  His biological father would not take any responsibility for the boy, and I don't want to force him to.  Do I keep up with this lie or come clean." 

I'm not sure what sort of answer this writer was looking for from the advice columnist?  The jist was to come clean and let the husband decide.  I can't believe what a selfish, cruel and foolish person the writer is.  There is no justifiable reasoning not to be honest with such a situation.  I cannot imagine I'm alone with my feelings.  I''d like to hear both perspectives of both men and women.

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Laura's picture

This situation sucks..for the child. if the lie continues on for say 20 years, and then something happens healthwise and a blood test proves lack of paternity, the child will be more screwed over than the lady will be now if she comes clean. Why does it seem parents try to justify their own selfishness under the guise of wanting the best for their child?


Amanda's picture

Who could make this up? The grandmother ought to step in and set things right. Sounds like a Jerry Springer episode. Anyway you look at it, this woman is a coward.


Morah's picture

The idea of lying to my child is VERY distasteful. How can I expect them to be productive, well adjusted, contributors to society without setting a good example for them to follow. This will catch up with her eventually, even if it is not on Springer, and the longer it goes on the worse the consequences will be.

Morah
Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History - I have No intention of behaving.


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