I Met My Fiancée's Friend Weeks before Our Wedding and She Told Me My Fiancée's Secret

• In the final stretch of anticipation before his dream wedding, an eager groom's world is unexpectedly upended when he crosses paths with his fiancée's long-time friend.
• This chance meeting would unravel a heart-wrenching secret about his beloved and the child he thought was theirs.
• As the wedding countdown ticks, join the groom on an emotional journey as he confronts the shocking truth that threatens to alter the course of his happily ever after.

They say marriages are made in heaven, but a 24-year-old groom-to-be's wedding was wrecked on earth when he chanced upon an old friend of his fiancée, 25. In the gut-wrenching process, he packed his bags and landed on his parents' doorstep in search of peace after discovering a soul-crushing truth about his wife-to-be.

The Original Poster (OP) was thrilled to exchange wedding rings with his fiancée, Sarah (name changed for obvious reasons) until he met her old friend a month before the event. He was left shaken when the woman revealed a secret she'd been keeping for Sarah's sake for over a year.

Posting on Reddit's "Relationship Advice" sub, the man said he was uncertain of which path to take — marriage or breakup — after the anonymous woman revealed the baby he fathered with Sarah might not be his.

OP said the friend thought it best he learned the truth before the wedding. She reflected on Sarah's confession to her shortly after her pregnancy that summed up her affair with another guy. The revelation came as a bombshell for OP, and he couldn't believe it.

Everything Sarah's friend told him didn't make sense and contradicted what he knew of the woman he loved. But with each passing day, seeds of doubt bred in OP's mind as he reminisced about meeting Sarah for the first time.

When OP met Sarah 5 years ago, she was in a relationship with someone else. However, she broke up with the guy and launched a new romance with OP a year later. After nearly three years of dating, she spilled the beans on her pregnancy to him.

OP eventually put the final pieces to the puzzle on Sarah's sudden pregnancy revelation. He said it explained a lot since he always opted for protective measures to avoid pregnancy.

The news of Sarah's infidelity dropped a bomb on OP, and although he didn't want to give in to the alleged rumor, he took a paternity test to get to the bottom of the mystery. Unsurprisingly, the results revealed he wasn't the kid's father.

At this point, the wedding was just two weeks away. Everything from the venue to the guest invitations was already set while OP battled his worst fears over the questionable ordeal.

He felt miserable and felt he could no longer look at Sarah the same way. "I'm not sure what advice Reddit can offer," he painfully shared. "…but I don't know who else to turn to." People online upvoted OP's plight with the most healing hearts while sympathizing with him and suggesting he move on and never look back.

Redditor Glen_SK advised OP not to shrink away from exposing the truth. "Tell everyone the truth - someone told you your daughter might not be yours, you did a DNA test, you're not the father," the person stressed.

Although the Redditor advised OP to call off his wedding, they also asked him to consider getting a second DNA test and end the relationship if it showed similar results. However, User MedievalMissFit immediately disagreed, saying:

"Doing a second DNA test won't change anything. The results will be the same...He is NOT THE FATHER and should not go through with this mockery of a wedding."

Convinced by the tremendous amount of empathy and suggestions pouring in, OP took another paternity test to verify his doubts before making a decision. The results turned back the same. OP was numb to the disastrous truth and finally brought it up to Sarah. Eventually, she disclosed some of the most incredible details he dared to dream about.

During the initial confrontation, Sarah, rather than expressing remorse, complained that her old friend and the OP had betrayed her. She displayed a dramatic outburst of emotions and played the blame game, asking her fiance, "How could you not trust me?" Later, she disclosed she had multiple affairs with three guys.

Upon hearing this, OP decided after deep thought that he couldn't proceed with the wedding. It helped that both his and Sarah's parents, though shocked, were supportive of his decision. Unsure of how things would turn out in the future, OP stated he had finally come to terms with the fact that his baby girl wasn't his.

"...any feelings I have towards her (his fiancée's baby) were built on a lie...it's not too late to start over, she's still young (1yr), she won't remember me," he painfully emphasized. "As painful as it is, I can't see my life continuing with her."

In his update, OP expressed gratitude for the advice received from fellow Redditors. He acknowledged the mix of helpful and less constructive suggestions, highlighting the extremes some went to, mentioning murder, which he swiftly dismissed.

Nonetheless, he thanked those who provided genuine advice, recognizing their valuable input in navigating his challenging situation. The emotional aftermath with Sarah unfolded as he confronted her about the revelations.

His parents offered support, allowing him space to sort through the mess. While awaiting STD test results, the OP consulted with a lawyer, aware of the complexity of his situation. Despite uncertainties about the future, OP expressed hope for the best, acknowledging life's unpredictability and the impact one person's revelation can have.

Following the update, the community rallied around the OP in the Reddit comment section. One hailed the friend as the real MVP, emphasizing the importance of discovering the truth early on. Another echoed the sentiment, stating that doing the right thing must prevail in such situations.

A quirky suggestion emerged from a Redditor proposing that the OP consider marrying the supportive friend. Other Redditors chimed in with support and practical advice. One Redditor offered encouragement to run away from the situation, emphasizing the importance of avoiding future hurt. Other Redditors had more to say:

The thread concluded with an acknowledgment of blessings, reflecting on the timing of the revelation, saving the OP from potentially discovering the truth much later.

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