In a case that underscores how fragile trust can be in marriage, a husband in Hsinchu discovered that his wife had been exchanging flirtatious messages—and even having an affair—with a male colleague. The shocking discovery came when the husband, surnamed Hsu, stumbled upon the messages on his wife’s phone, revealing not only explicit conversations but also her admission that “we’re already getting divorced, why apologize?” The revelation shattered their marriage, which ended in divorce after years together and two children.
According to court documents, Hsu and his wife, surnamed Yang, married in 2017 and divorced in September 2024. Hsu claimed that in June 2024, he found intimate messages between Yang and a colleague surnamed Ou. The two allegedly had multiple sexual encounters between April and June that year, with Yang even staying overnight at Ou’s rented place. Screenshots presented in court showed highly suggestive exchanges, including plans to “go three rounds” and teasing comments about sexual stamina.
Yang denied all allegations, arguing the messages were fabricated and that their divorce stemmed from domestic violence, not infidelity. However, the Hsinchu District Court found the evidence consistent and credible, rejecting Yang’s defense. The court also referenced a separate case where Ou admitted in a settlement that he had sexual relations with Yang three times, confirming the affair.
The judge ruled that Yang’s actions had “severely violated her husband’s marital rights,” causing significant emotional distress. Taking into account their social status, marriage duration, and psychological suffering, the court ordered Yang to pay Hsu NT$300,000 (approximately RM43,000) in compensation for emotional damages.
The ruling serves as a reminder that betrayal within marriage can come at a steep emotional—and financial—cost.
