My (28F) partner (29M) proposed to me in front of my terminally ill mother, but I found out later he cheated on me weeks before. Should I confront him or focus on my mother’s well-being?

Hey Everyone,

I'm in a really tough situation and could use your help. My partner (29M) and I (28F) have been together for six years. We've had our ups and downs, but overall, we've been happy together. We've talked about getting married for a while now, and I thought we were on the same page.

Recently, my mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness. It has been an incredibly difficult time for our family, and we are all trying to spend as much time with her as possible. Last week, my partner surprised me by proposing to me in front of my mother, who was overjoyed. It was a beautiful and emotional moment that we all shared together.

However, just yesterday, I received an anonymous message with proof that my partner cheated on me with a mutual friend a few weeks before the proposal. I was devastated. I never suspected anything, and I am heartbroken, angry, and confused.

Now I'm torn. My mother's health is declining rapidly, and I don't want to cause her any more distress during this difficult time. I'm also not sure if I can handle confronting my partner right now, as I'm emotionally exhausted and struggling to cope with my mother's illness. On the other hand, I feel that I deserve to know the truth and that my partner needs to be held accountable for his actions.

I'm at a loss for what to do, and I'm hoping that someone here can offer some advice or perspective. Should I confront my partner about the cheating now, or should I focus on my mother's well-being and deal with this issue later? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

TL;DR: My partner proposed to me in front of my terminally ill mother, but I recently found out he cheated on me weeks before the proposal. I'm unsure if I should confront him now or focus on my mother's well-being.