My marriage to Robert had been on shaky ground for years. We had grown apart, and I often felt like we were just going through the motions. But I never imagined he would cheat on me. When I found out about his affair with a much younger woman, I was furious. I wasn’t going to let him get away with it.

I immediately contacted a divorce attorney and began preparing for the separation. I didn’t tell Robert what I knew until the day I served him the divorce papers. Watching his face as he realized his comfortable life was about to be turned upside down gave me a sense of satisfaction. This was the final straw, and I was done being the dutiful wife. It was time for me to take control of my own happiness.