"Oh no, this is hard. Given that Trey is the friend you're closer to, it probably doesn't make sense for you to report this disturbing news to Madison. Unless learning about how dishonest, cowardly, and cruel Trey is changes the way you feel about him, and you're ready to let him go as a friend. I hope this is the case."
"Trey keeps saying that he's almost there, and with a bit more time, he will be ready for kids. However, a few nights ago, we were out for drinks, and Trey confessed to me that he made up his mind years ago. He does not want children, but he wants to stay married to Madison. He told me that he is intentionally giving her false hope, and is hoping that she will either change her mind,"
A couple in their late 30s disagrees about having children; the wife now strongly wants to become a mother. They have attended marriage counseling for two years without resolution. The husband privately told a close friend he decided years ago not to have children but intends to stay married while giving his wife false hope, hoping she will change her mind or age out of fertility. The friend is disgusted and wonders whether to tell the wife but is conflicted because of closer, long-standing friendship with the husband. The husband's behavior is characterized as dishonest, cowardly, and cruel.
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