My Husband Wants a Divorce, but Demands That We Keep Living Together – And That’s Not Even the Craziest Part

The Unraveling

Hi, I’m Tanya, 34. After a decade of marriage, my husband, Alex, 35, told me he wanted a divorce. To make matters worse, I found my sister, Clara, 38, in our kitchen, wearing my favorite pajamas. She smirked and said, “Oh, darling, I’m moving in. Didn’t Alex tell you?” Alex then kissed her in front of me. Shocked and hurt, I realized, “My husband is dating MY SISTER!?”

The Betrayal

Alex said, “I haven’t been happy in our marriage for years.” Clara always envied my life, and now she was with my husband. I demanded we sell the house, but Alex refused, saying, “That would ruin me financially because our mortgage is very low.” Then he proposed the unthinkable: “I want a divorce but also wish for both you and Clara to live with me here.”

The Plan

Determined to take control, I agreed to his plan and suggested renovating the house. Alex, thinking he had won, invested heavily. We upgraded the kitchen, bathrooms, and garden, increasing the house’s value. “Let’s make it a fresh start for all of us,” I said, pretending enthusiasm.

The Revenge

When the renovations were complete, I sold the house without Alex’s consent. “I found a way to sell it without your consent. And I’m keeping the profits,” I told him. I had also started dating Daniel, our real estate agent. Clara realized too late that she had chosen a sinking ship over solid ground. “The divorce papers have been signed, and you two better find a new place to live,” I said, as the new owners were moving in soon.

In the end, Alex and Clara’s betrayal led to my transformation and happiness with Daniel.