Early in life, we learn that every action has consequences. As we grow into adulthood, we get the occasional reminder in the form of sayings like, “You made your bed, now lie in it.” A woman found herself in this exact situation when she left her husband for another man she believed would give her the life she had always wanted. She then realized that reality couldn’t have been further from her colorful fantasies, sending her into a profound state of regret.
As she looks back on her monumental mistake, she turned to the Reddit community for help figuring out how to live with the decision she made.
