Tom and I had been scraping by for months, all to fund his dream sports car. I put my own desires, even basics like new clothes and makeup, on hold.

Two days ago, while charging Tom’s phone, I discovered a photo of my underwear in a group chat with his friends. His comment about my “granny panties” was met with cruel laughter from them. I was crushed and humiliated.

The next day, I confided in Tom’s mother, Joyce, who decided to help me. When Tom came home, I was dressed up in a stunning red gown, looking unrecognizable. Joyce stepped in, telling him he needed to respect me and reminding him that she was the only “granny” in the family.

Tom was clearly flustered, but Joyce’s support made me feel seen and valued. I sent a selfie to his friends with the message: “Granny’s going out tonight!”—a playful act of defiance.

Later, Tom apologized with flowers and a romantic gesture. I was hurt but willing to forgive. He confessed to his friends and vowed to never repeat his actions. We agreed on couples counseling, acknowledging that our relationship needed work.

Meanwhile, in another story, Megan discovered her fiancé Brad was cheating with her best friend, Andrea. When she learned they were marrying and expecting a child, Megan felt betrayed beyond words. She attended their wedding and publicly objected, revealing the pain they had caused her, including the loss of her unborn child due to stress.

Megan’s public outburst was a way of reclaiming her dignity, but now she wonders if it was too much. Was it fair to confront them so publicly, or was it a necessary response to their betrayal?