After 20 years of marriage, I thought my husband and I had weathered every storm together. We’ve built a life filled with love, trust, and countless memories. But recently, something unexpected happened—I ran into my ex. It was a brief, innocent meeting at a mutual friend’s gathering, just a quick catch-up about life, work, and the years that had passed.

I mentioned it to my husband casually, not thinking much of it. But ever since then, he’s been acting differently. There’s a tension between us that wasn’t there before, a subtle distance that feels unfamiliar. I can see the jealousy in his eyes when I talk about my day, and it hurts to know that he’s feeling insecure after all these years.

He knows about my past with my ex, but I never thought it would still bother him. I tried to reassure him that my heart belongs to him, that our life together means everything to me. But it seems like old fears have resurfaced, stirring up emotions he hasn’t felt in a long time.

It’s hard to see him like this—guarded, uncertain, and distant. I want to find a way to reassure him that the past is behind me and that he is my present and future. I wish I could make him understand that running into my ex was just a chance encounter, not a threat to what we have. But I know this will take time, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help him feel secure in our love again.