My Husband Lied About Having 2 Kids. I Told Him If He Fights For Custody, I Will Divorce Him

When my husband finally sat me down and told me about his two kids, I was shocked. I couldn’t believe he had kept something so big from me, especially because I've never wanted kids. His work as a nurse keeps him busy, and I knew if he won custody, I'd be the one taking care of them. I was furious and clear—I didn't sign up for this. He thought I’d just accept this change, but I had an ultimatum ready that would change everything. 

After his confession, I started questioning what else my husband might be hiding from me. Over dinner, I asked, 'Have you lied about other things too?' He looked surprised and said, 'No, it was just the kids.' But I couldn't shake off the feeling there might be more secrets lurking. I wondered if our whole relationship was built on lies. It was hard to tell if he was being truthful or just telling me what I wanted to hear.

My best friend, Lisa, was the first person I called. 'You've got to talk to him seriously,' she insisted. 'Trust is the foundation of any relationship.' I sighed, appreciating her concern but feeling overwhelmed. Lisa suggested, 'Why don't you lay it all out, express your feelings? You deserve answers.' I nodded, but the thought of confronting him seemed daunting. Still, Lisa's words echoed in my head—they made sense, but would they help?