After a decade of marriage, Adam thought he knew his wife, Ella, inside and out. But one day, she simply stopped showering. At first, Adam suspected depression, but Ella seemed happier than ever. She ignored his subtle hints, brushing off concerns with, “Women don’t really sweat much.” Her behavior puzzled him—until he discovered the shocking truth. Scrolling through Ella’s phone, Adam found messages from a man named Josh, filled with affection. Confronted, Ella confessed it was all an experiment—to see who truly loved her, unconditionally. Betrayed, Adam realized he was never in a marriage—he was in a test he never agreed to
