Husband Notices His Wife Looks Different in Old Pic, Her Friend Reveals It Was from before Surgery

During a seemingly ordinary evening, a husband and wife embarked on a heartwarming trip down memory lane, browsing through old photographs and videos at home. Yet, their journey took an unforeseen and dramatic turn when the husband stumbled upon a profound transformation in his wife's appearance, shrouded in secrecy.

On August 27, 2023, an anonymous male poster turned to the "AITA" subreddit to recount a perplexing situation involving his friend. In their college days, this friend had undergone cosmetic procedures, and she was open about it, often sharing details and recommendations.

Fast forward to the age of 30, and the entire friend group remained aware of her cosmetic journey as she continued to disclose it to new acquaintances.

A Shocking Discovery and the Aftermath

During a recent visit, the original poster's friend invited him to her and her husband's home. They spent the evening reminiscing about their shared past, watching old videotapes and going through photographs that evoked memories and stories. The atmosphere was filled with nostalgia until a particular photo from the time before her surgeries surfaced.

Upon seeing the picture, the woman's husband, seemingly surprised, remarked on how different she looked. The poster, trying to maintain the cheerful ambiance, casually chimed in that it must've been pre-surgery. At that moment, the husband's expression shifted, and he asked, "What surgery?" It turned out he was unaware of it.

However, his friend refused to listen and disconnected the call, severing ties.

Tension hung in the air as the room fell silent, and all eyes turned to OP's friend, who had clearly been caught off guard and struggled to defuse the situation. The rest of the evening became uncomfortably awkward, with everyone acutely aware of the unspoken secret that had just been inadvertently unveiled.

After the poster had left, the friend's spouse sought answers, compelling her to disclose the truth. In response, she accused her friend of being inconsiderate by exposing her secret to her husband. It was also revealed that the woman had dated and married her spouse while keeping him in the dark about her cosmetic procedures, and he had been oblivious to her deception.

Meanwhile, the Redditor defended his actions, arguing that his friend had always been forthcoming about her surgeries, expecting him to disclose them to others except for her husband. He also pointed out the irony of her inviting him to view their old photos without warning, knowing that pre-surgery images would surface.

However, his friend refused to listen and disconnected the call, severing ties. The poster recounted, "She hung up on me saying she doesn't wanna know me anymore and that I am [a] terrible secret keeper." Upon finding himself in a difficult situation, he turned to the Reddit community for help.

What Do Redditors Think?

The Redditor's account garnered considerable support from fellow Redditors, unanimously declaring him "NTA." In one comment, a Redditor remarked that it seemed impossible to keep a secret when it was never really a secret to begin with.

In response, the poster said he shared the same sentiment, emphasizing that there had been no prior discussion about it being a secret. Instead, most of his conversations revolved around how open his friend had been regarding her cosmetic procedures, actively seeking others' opinions. A second user pointed out that the poster was not at fault for being a poor secret keeper while asserting that his friend was in the wrong for lying and for her behavior.

Another commenter empathized with the poster's situation, suggesting that his friend's actions might be driven by low self-esteem and self-worth, causing her to feel ashamed of her past plastic surgeries. They agreed with the sentiment that original poster was not at fault, given that he didn't know the secrecy surrounding the procedures. However, they advised that if OP wished to mend the friendship, he should consider directly asking his friend if there were any other secrets she might be keeping.

Another person opined that OP's friend was not angry about having lied to her husband but rather upset at being discovered. They shared a piece of advice, cautioning against showing videos taken before plastic surgery to one's spouse unless they had been informed about the procedures, as they might notice the differences.

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