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Wife finds husband on dating app using photos she took
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Wife finds husband on dating app using photos she took

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A wife discovered her husband was active on a dating app, with a friend providing screenshots.
  • The husband's profile featured photos, including one taken by his wife during their relationship.
  • The wife is seeking advice on how to confront her husband and whether his profile could remain visible after deleting the app.

A South Korean woman has been left reeling after discovering her husband was allegedly using a dating app, a revelation that came to light when a friend sent her screenshots. The wife, identified only as Ms. A, shared her story on an online community forum, detailing how her friend found her husband on the app. The profile reportedly included three photos of the husband, one of which Ms. A claims she took herself during their courtship. His profile description invited potential matches for weekend outings like "exploring good restaurants and going for drives," stating "anyone who connects well is okay."

My friend sent me some screenshots and my head went white.

โ€” Ms. ADescribing her initial reaction upon learning about her husband's alleged dating app activity.

Ms. A, who married her husband a year ago after a three-year relationship, expressed shock, describing him as a typically affectionate homebody. "I never imagined I would be betrayed like this," she wrote, explaining that her husband was unaware she knew. She is now grappling with whether to confront him directly and what to do if he denies the allegations.

He posted three photos with his face fully visible. One of them was a photo I took when we were dating.

โ€” Ms. ADetailing the content of her husband's dating app profile.

Adding to her distress, Ms. A is seeking information about how dating app profiles function, specifically whether they can remain visible even after the app is deleted or if the account is inactive. Online commenters offered advice, with some suggesting she arrange a date through her friend to confirm the activity. Others cautioned her to gather more evidence, such as screenshots of the entire profile and checking his phone's download history, before confronting him. One commenter noted that most apps hide profiles upon deletion or inactivity, suggesting his continued presence likely indicates recent or ongoing use.

I never imagined I would be betrayed like this.

โ€” Ms. AExpressing her shock and disbelief at her husband's actions.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.