Online Community Backs Man Who Prevents Wife From Attending Ex-Lover's Funeral

It can begin as a friendship and eventually develop into something more. If you're not even sure what to name it, you might just keep referring to it as a "close friendship," even though it's a little more intimate and nuanced than that.

Even though there isn't a physical component right now, there is still an emotional component, and it's not a good sign if this connection is with someone other than your existing spouse. And even though this is an emotional relationship, it is still regarded as cheating.

There are actions you can take to try to mend your relationship with your spouse if you had an affair and are having trouble dealing with the fallout, like admitting guilt, saying sorry, and ending the affair. You must determine whether you can and will give your partner another chance if they wish to make amends after having an affair.

In the OP's second year of marriage, his wife went home when he was deployed and slept with some guy she reconnected with. The reason OP didn't end the marriage and eventually forgave her is because she told him herself soon after he got home.

They have now been married for 15 years, and his wife has never made him regret his decision. News came that the guy died, and the OP's wife wanted to attend the funeral, but the OP vehemently refused.