After a tense argument, our reader lay in bed and heard her husband lean close and whisper something that broke her heart. The next day, he brushed it off with an explanation, but it didn’t make things any better. One of our readers sent us a message.

My Husband Thought I Was Asleep and Whispered the Truth I Wish I Hadn’t Heard Thanks for reaching out! This is definitely a challenging situation, and we’re here with some suggestions that might make things easier. Ask him to clarify his feelings.

Instead of focusing on the specific words, try to understand how your husband feels about the relationship as a whole. Ask him how he’s feeling in your marriage recently and if there’s anything bothering him. This way, the conversation isn’t about proving whether he said something hurtful, but about understanding each other’s feelings and seeing if there are any underlying problems you both need to address.

Think about whether this is the first time you’ve felt this kind of disconnect, or if there have been other moments where you’ve doubted his commitment. If this seems like a one-time issue, it may have just been a result of that argument. However, if there are more times where you’ve felt this lack of connection or hurtful behavior, it may be a sign that you both need to work on how you communicate and express yourselves in the marriage.

It’s totally understandable that you’re feeling confused and hurt right now. Take some time to reflect on your feelings before making any decisions