Dear MIMsters: Did I Make A Mistake By Telling My Husband This Dirty Secret?

I have sinned against God and my husband.

My hubby is presently not in the country – he has been away for a year now and I have been feeling very lonely, although I stay with my parents-in-law.

Meanwhile, since I got married, I’ve never stopped chatting with my ex. So, last week I decided to pay him a visit at his house, although that day wasn’t my first time. Often, we would chat, gist and sometimes go see a movie together.

On that fateful day, while I was at his place one thing led to another and we started kissing and touching. He was just trying to undress me when my phone rang and it was my hubby. I got hold of myself to answer his call only for my hubby to ask me where I was, adding that he was worried about me. He asked if I was okay and I told him I was.

After his call, I realized I wasn’t suppose to be where I was that time and came to my senses. I started crying right in that room in the presence of my ex. I had to leave immediately, and throughout that day, I was filled with guilt – my conscience kept disturbing me.

For days, I cried in my room and asked for God’s forgiveness. Then, I summoned courage to tell my husband what happened. At first, he was really angry but I begged for his forgiveness and he told me he has forgiven me. I promised him never to do such again and I mean it.

To tell the truth, I was expecting him not to forgive me easily but he sent me more than the usual allowance he gives me and has started processing my visa to come and join him.

My question is, did I do the right thing by telling him. Won’t he use it against me someday? Is he only pretending all is well? I’m worried.