II (25F) grew up poor. My mom (F45) worked two jobs, and my sister (F23) and I had to help out from a young age. Life was tough, and I swore to myself that I would do whatever it took to escape poverty.
A few years ago, I met my husband (M35). He’s very wealthy, and while our relationship started with genuine attraction and love, his wealth was definitely a factor in my decision to marry him. He provides me with a lifestyle I never thought I could have: a beautiful home, luxury vacations, and financial security.
We have two kids: a daughter (F3) and a son (M1). They mean the world to me, and being able to give them a life I never had growing up is incredibly important to me.
But My husband sleeps with other women. He was upfront about it from the beginning, and while it hurt at first, I’ve come to terms with it. To him, it’s purely physical, and he’s always made me feel like the most important person in his life emotionally and materially.
Recently, my mom and sister found out about his infidelities. They’re furious and think he’s taking advantage of me. They believe he’s using his wealth to manipulate and control me, and they feel I’m sacrificing my dignity and self-respect for money. My mom cried, saying she raised me to value myself more than this, and my sister called him a predator who’s exploiting my past struggles.
From my perspective, I made a practical decision. I’m happy with the stability and comfort my marriage provides, and I don’t see it as a loss of dignity. I chose to prioritize financial security for myself and my children. It’s not like I’m being coerced or mistreated. My husband and I have an understanding, and it works for us.
So, AITA for marrying a rich man and letting him do whatever he wants, including sleeping with other women, because I refuse to go back to being poor and want to provide a better life for my kids?