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So If you know someone is cheating on their spouse should you tell?

I found out by accident that my Mom is cheating on my Dad. Do I tell him or not?

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  • Trek T
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Hmmm.. if it was any other couple (friends for example) I would have suggested you stay out of it.

    But they are your parents and the burden is really heavy.

    It is a familly matter and you are art of the family.

    If I were you I would the facts together and when absolutely certain I would confront my mother first and make her, somehow , to be the one to tell my father.

    He needs to hear it from her rather than you.

    If she refuses repeatedly (allow some time to pass, such as a week of constant pressure on your mother), then I would and confess to the father.

  • 1 decade ago

    Tell your mom that you know that she has been cheating, and that you want her to come clean with him. It needs to be done by her, not you.

    And also she'll likely be upset that you found out about it, and maternal instincts will kick in and help her act more appropriately.

    If she doesn't tell him, then you need to. Just give her a chance to do it first. Hope all of this works out okay, sorry you had to deal with this hon.

  • Dyan
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Talk to your mom first and tell her that you know about the cheating. Give her the oppurtunity of telling your Dad. If she doesn't, the I think you should. She is not only hurting your Dad, she is hurting you. If you know it, you know that other people know also and your Dad does not deserve this. -:( Good luck!!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    I'd tell your mom that you know about her cheating on your dad and let her know how you feel about that.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Be responsible for the family. I think you should discuss it with your mom first. then try to know the reasons why she cheated. Understand her point of view. if you find out that she is in love with your father, then let it go. if you feel that she might cheat again, you might tell your father that your mom likes someone else. he will understand.

    good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    I Think you should stay out of it due to the "what-ifs." It's a complicated situation and your father may already know. If you feel that you must tell someone, then try a counselor at school who can provide you with guidance.

  • Meggie
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Its confusing becouse you dont waht to hurt any of them,Why dont u ask your mum why she is doing it to ur Dad may she can talk it out en explain if she does not stop then mmh tell ur dad

  • josie
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    No. If you feel you must do something, then talk to your mom. Otherwise I think you'd be best off staying out of it.

    Sorry that you are going thru this..

  • 1 decade ago

    would you want to know? Make damn sure of your facts before you do anything. Then sit them both down and tell him. You in for a really difficult time. Best of luck. Hope you are ok.Make sure you get support from your friends etc to help you through this.

  • 1 decade ago

    I would not tell my Dad- but I would certainly speak to my Mum. Until you have heard her side of the story you cannot take sides or interfer

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