MY HUSBAND INSISTED WE LIVE SEPARATELY FOR A MONTH — THEN MY NEIGHBOR CALLED ME SAYING, "RUSH HOME. THERE'S A WOMAN IN YOUR ROOM!" When Derek proposed that we live separately for a month, he called it a "relationship reset" meant to strengthen our bond and make us appreciate each other more. I wasn’t thrilled with the idea, but he was adamant, and I wanted to trust that he had good intentions. So, I packed a bag and moved into a temporary rental nearby. The first week felt odd. Derek barely reached out, but I assumed he was simply "making the most of the space." I kept myself busy, constantly reminding myself that this was only temporary. He kept emphasizing how wonderful "our big reunion" would be, so I tried to stay optimistic. Then, everything took a shocking turn with a single phone call. It was a quiet Saturday night, and I was mindlessly browsing Netflix when my neighbor, Mary, called me out of the blue. "Lisa, you need to come home immediately," she said, her voice urgent. My stomach twisted. "What? Why? What's happening?" "There's a woman in your room," she said. "I saw her through the window—she’s going through your things!" My heart pounded. A woman? In my bedroom? The home Derek and I had shared for five years? I didn’t hesitate—grabbing my keys, I rushed out the door. 😂🤣😂