I don't but off the back have this has spent some time catching up on the threads, my main takeaway is it really reinforces my belief in the absolute need for consequences after infidelity.
First, let's address the sheer insanity of having an affair with a former UFC fighter's wife. That man was incredibly lucky to walk away unscathed. Having known fighters, I can confidently say the vast majority of them would face legal trouble or worse if they ever found out who the guy was. He was playing with fire, and it's a miracle his house didn't burn down.
As for why the he wasn't happy in the relationship years later, the answer is clear: particle failed to enforce palpable outcomes.
If a person is willing to cheat, lie and manipulate for a year plus - I simply will never believe upon D-day that any high percent of people will immediately grow a conscience and be the perfect wife. I am aware some do... but I'm convinced these are exceptions not the rule. If anything all these edge cases do is merely muddy the water.
Looking over the chains, he likely followed the "correct playbook" initially but then defaulted to rug-sweeping. After all, when he caught her, the consequence was a single night at a 'friend's' house. The core issues were never properly addressed. I see many other users on both chains warned of this.
Honestly, this is typical. Based on reading this forum, the number of people who genuinely reconcile after an affair versus those who just rug-sweep and stay together is staggeringly low.
The pattern is obvious. Some people melt the moment they see tears. I will never understand how someone who was deceived for a year can suddenly trust their perception of "true" remorse just because their partner is crying. You weren't perceptive enough to catch the affair partner meeting up for a year, but now you see their "true" heart? Nonsense.