My Wife Lied To Me About Her Smoking Habit! – The Counseling Corner
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Dear Brain and Courtlin,
I've been married to my wife for 2 years now. I thought that she was the healthiest person I'd ever met. She is a vegetarian, and even attends a weekly yoga class. The other day, I noticed a receipt laying on the counter. After glancing at it I saw the word cigarettes on it. I went through her purse and found a pack stashed away. After I confronted her, she came clean and told me that she'd smoked for the past five years! I can't believe she kept this filthy habit from me the entire time we've known each other!
This feels like a betrayal of our trust, since she's not who I thought I was marrying. Does this mean she's lied about other things? Can I ever trust her again?
"Ray"