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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:00 AM

Should I tell my boyfriend's wife about our affair?

I'm leaving him and he's a scumbag. I think she should know who she's really married to.

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  • Tuesday, August 12, 2008 07:31 PM

    What happens in Texas stays in Texas

    I vote for you getting tested before you break up with him (and I think you should absolutely get tested ASAP). If you get good news, I vote for not telling the wife. My guess is that at some level, she already knows. If you do test for a disease, then you should tell his wife because you have good reason to contact her. However, I think it's really important that you look at what your intention is to contact her, if you test negative.

    My other suggestion is that you engage in some compassionate self-reflection as to why you got involved with a married man in the first place. Good luck to you.

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