When a woman discovered that her longtime friend was having an affair with her husband, she decided to leave her wedding dress and a biting note at the friend’s doorstep—a gesture the mistress would likely never forget. Love is a beautiful bond, but when it fades, people sometimes seek fulfillment elsewhere. For Karen Dineen, marrying Terry Lovell felt like the start of a fairy tale. However, her dreams were shattered when she uncovered evidence of his infidelity.

Dineen and Lovell had been married for nearly 20 years. Before their marriage, Dineen had been friends with an art teacher named Carol, who was also married. Even after Karen and Terry tied the knot, they continued socializing with Carol and her husband, and their children became friends. But over time, Karen noticed troubling signs that Carol and Terry were growing too close. Her suspicions deepened when she found receipts for two identical bottles of perfume, even though Terry had only gifted her one.

For months, Karen had a nagging feeling that something was off. Her suspicions were confirmed when she accessed Terry’s phone and discovered explicit text messages between him and Carol. Among the texts were corny nicknames the two had given each other, with Carol referring to Terry as “huggy-bear.”

One day, Karen answered Terry’s mobile phone, calling him by the nickname Carol had used. When Terry denied everything, unaware she had read his texts, Karen realized there was no salvaging their marriage. Hurt and betrayed, she threw Terry out and decided to move on. She even got a pet Chihuahua, jokingly describing it as more hygienic, loyal, and faithful than her ex-husband.

While sorting through her belongings, Karen found her wedding dress and decided to deliver it to Carol along with a sarcastic note. It read:
“Hey Carol, I know you love secondhand goods, so thought you might like the dress I wore when I married your boyfriend. Love, Karen xx.”

Karen hung the strapless cream gown on Carol’s porch and slipped the note through the door. Reflecting on the betrayal, Karen expressed that Terry, whom she called the “spawn of the devil,” should have been honest if he no longer wanted to be with her instead of having an affair.

Although she was stunned by the revelation, Karen admitted it was less shocking than the years of deceit she endured. By 2019, Karen believed Terry and Carol were still together. However, she felt a sense of satisfaction delivering the note, knowing neither could undo the damage they caused.

Karen had moved on emotionally once she saw the incriminating texts. Not only had her husband and her friend betrayed her, but neighbors and other close friends were also complicit in keeping the affair a secret.

When Karen’s story appeared on Facebook, most people supported her actions. One commenter called her move “brilliant,” while others praised her sense of humor and resilience. However, some suggested she could have taken the high road, ending things quietly and gracefully.

What do you think? Was Karen’s bold gesture justified, or should she have opted for a more peaceful resolution?