What to do here?

My friend (Tim) recently separated from his wife (Emily) as she cheated on him with a guy named Mark. They have a kid named Ethan who is 7. Today, Ethan said to me that he had seen texts on his mom's phone from a guy named Mark. He went bright red and seemed reluctant to discuss it. Do I mention it to Tim?

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joesand99 · 41-45, M

He already knows she is cheating with him and they are separated. So you can mention it if you want or not. Unfortunately, Mark with be part of Ethan's life if Emily and Mark continue to date.

Jenni855 · 36-40, F

@joesand99 It was Ethans reaction that made me tell him. He was embarrassed and upset. I felt Dad should know.

joesand99 · 41-45, M

@Jenni855 I don't think that is a problem at all. Since it is all out in the open then it is okay to tell him. Plus hopefully it wasn't a text Ethan should not have seen.

Jenni855 · 36-40, F

@joesand99 That's what I am concerned about, has he seen something he shouldn't :(

joesand99 · 41-45, M

@Jenni855 Sad Momma doesn't do better at that!

Jenni855 · 36-40, F

What do you mean?

joesand99 · 41-45, M

@Jenni855 Emily should keep her phone away from Ethan seeing any type of texts that are not for his eyes. I think it is sad that she doesn't protect him better.

Jenni855 · 36-40, F

@joesand99 Completely agree

joesand99 · 41-45, M

@Jenni855 Good! An you did the right thing in My eyes!

Jenni855 · 36-40, F

@joesand99 Thank you