I know most hear this song as if she is the mistress.....I did at first too, and hated this song! Then I discovered that my husband of 12 years had created a separate life for himself with another woman--for 3+ years before I found out. I heard the song in a different way and it spoke volumes to me--I was the wife, but had been made to feel like the "other woman"...and I heard the song from that stand point. After, wanting to try and work things out...because we have kids...I had a light bulb moment--realized I'm better than anything he could offer and my life is better without him!! Me and my kids are better for the decision I made!
I know most hear this song as if she is the mistress.....I did at first too, and hated this song! Then I discovered that my husband of 12 years had created a separate life for himself with another woman--for 3+ years before I found out. I heard the song in a different way and it spoke volumes to me--I was the wife, but had been made to feel like the "other woman"...and I heard the song from that stand point. After, wanting to try and work things out...because we have kids...I had a light bulb moment--realized I'm better than anything he could offer and my life is better without him!! Me and my kids are better for the decision I made!