I met a guy on a matrimonial site in June, and we hit it off quickly. Within a month, we decided to get married, and both families were on board. Everything seemed perfect, and our wedding is set for late November. However, last week, while planning the wedding, I decided to Google my father-in-law for some background information. My family had told me he was a respected teacher at a government school who retired during COVID.
To my shock, I stumbled upon a Times of India article revealing that he was suspended from his teaching job in 2015 due to serious allegations involving misconduct with a minor. This wasn’t just a rumor it’s a confirmed news story, and the case is still ongoing. I confronted my fiancé, who claimed he had no knowledge of these allegations. He insisted that he doesn’t live with his parents and only visits a few weeks each year, so he was unaware of the issue. He asked for more time to find out the truth before I tell my parents.
It’s been five days, and he still hasn’t brought this up with his mother. Meanwhile, our wedding plans are in full swing most bookings are paid for, and invitations have already gone out. I’m devastated and furious that such a crucial fact was hidden from me. I feel like I’ve been misled and deceived, and now I’m stuck in this situation with my reputation and future at stake.
What should I do? Should I call off the wedding, or is there another way to handle this shocking betrayal?