Finding out your spouse has been unfaithful is a devastating experience, but when the other woman shows up at your doorstep with their child, the situation escalates to a whole new level of emotional turmoil. That’s exactly what happened to Mariana, a successful furniture maker whose common-law husband’s mistress attempted to move into her home, claiming he was getting a divorce.

Mariana shared the harrowing details of her experience. She and her husband, 40f and 41m, had been together for 10 years, and she considered their relationship to be a loving and happy one. However, unbeknownst to her, her husband had been carrying on an affair with a 25-year-old woman.

Apparently, Mariana’s husband had misled the other woman, telling her that they were legally married and that he owned half of Mariana’s successful furniture business and all of their shared assets. When the mistress became pregnant, she began to rely on Mariana’s husband’s meager teacher’s salary, unaware that Mariana was the primary breadwinner.

With her husband away on vacation, the mistress’s apartment lease expired, and she showed up at Mariana’s door, claiming that she was the girlfriend and that Mariana should move out so she could live in the house. The audacity of her demands left Mariana stunned, and she promptly called the police, who escorted the mistress and her baby out of the home.

The fallout from the incident was significant, as Mariana’s mother-in-law criticized her for “kicking out a little baby on the street.” However, Mariana remained firm in her stance, citing the fact that her husband had misled the mistress about their financial and marital situation.

The Reddit community rallied behind Mariana, advising her to protect herself by changing the locks, removing her husband from any joint accounts, and seeking legal counsel for a potential separation or divorce. They acknowledged the heartbreak she must be feeling but recognized the need to prioritize her own well-being and security.

Mariana’s story serves as a sobering reminder that infidelity can have far-reaching consequences, and when the other woman enters the picture, the situation can become even more complex and emotionally charged. While the path forward may be difficult, Mariana’s actions in protecting herself and her home demonstrate the importance of standing firm in the face of such a betrayal.