SHE'S IN A LOVE TRIANGLE, DECISION TO STAY LEADS TO CONSEQUENCES

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The Original Poster (OP) is torn between her girlfriend Krista’s demand for an official divorce from her estranged husband Dave and her own moral obligation to support Dave during his battle with leukemia.

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As her personal life teeters between loyalty, love, and societal expectations, OP is pushed into a corner where a single decision can change everything.

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Will she choose love, friendship, or something else entirely?

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A Timeless Friendship

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Three and a half years into their marriage, OP admitted she was a lesbian. Her self-realization strained the relationship, but they chose to remain legally married for their children’s well-being.

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A new chapter in their life began, living separately yet under the same roof while trying to adapt to the new circumstances.

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Amidst the strain, OP and Dave resorted to the couple’s therapy to navigate through their unusual situation. Their common goal was to ensure their children were raised in a loving environment.

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The therapy helped them coexist and co-parent, despite the change in their relationship dynamics.

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