Anniversary Letdown: He Promised Dinner but Forgot I Was Home

On our 10th anniversary, I trusted my husband’s promise to “handle dinner.” Dressed up in my red dress—the one that always made him stumble over his words—I waited for a romantic surprise. Instead, a takeout delivery arrived… for him. He forgot I was even home.For ten years, I had been the planner—birthdays, holidays, anniversaries—I remembered the little things he often forgot. But this year, I wanted

to be surprised, to be the one receiving care.The day came. I worked from home, then got ready with hope in my heart. By evening, I waited in my dress while he lounged on the couch, eating his burrito bowl, eyes glued to the TV. When I asked where my dinner was, he laughed, “I forgot you were here. Order something for yourself.”

That was it.Without a word, I left and went to a cozy Italian restaurant nearby. A kind hostess noticed my dress and smiled—a small moment that made me feel seen. There, I met Daniel, a friendly stranger who treated me like a person again.The next morning, I placed divorce papers on the kitchen table. Eric found them and asked if I was serious.

“It’s not about the burrito,” I said quietly. “It’s about ten years of being invisible in this marriage.”He pleaded for change, but I’d realized I’d already been alone for years. I wasn’t leaving because of one bad dinner—I was leaving because I finally understood I deserved to be seen.

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