I’ve been with my fiancé for six years, and we were supposed to get married next month. During a visit to my parents, Adam discovered their secret lifestyle, causing him to question our relationship.

Everything was fine until Adam couldn’t sleep and went for a walk. He saw my mom kissing another man and freaked out. “Your mom! She’s kissing another man in the foyer!” he yelled.

My parents have an unconventional marriage, which I hadn’t told Adam about. My mom tried to explain, “It’s not cheating, darling. Shaun and my marriage is different. Very different.”

Adam felt betrayed. “You should have told me! This isn’t something that you just keep hidden from the person you’re going to marry.”

I tried to calm him down, explaining that their lifestyle wasn’t mine. However, Adam’s past trauma from his mother’s infidelity made it hard for him to trust me. He packed a bag and left for a hotel.

We decided to stay at my grandmother’s house to talk. Adam agreed, “I need some time.” We concluded that therapy might help us navigate this challenge.

Now, Adam and I are working through his fears and my shame. We’re determined to heal and move forward together.