‘Thanks For…’: Woman Shames Cheating Husband And Best Friend In Public

Last Updated:September 01, 2025, 18:55 is

One of the red banners accused the ‘friend’ of unethical behaviour, claiming she had an illicit relationship with her “best friend’s husband”

The wife stated that friendship betrayal hurts more than infidelity in love. (Representative/Shutterstock)

When cheated in love, people often experience sadness, anger, and disappointment. While some bear the pain silently, others seek revenge. A similar situation unfolded in Changsha City, Hunan Province in China, where a woman discovered that her husband had been secretly involved with her best friend for five years. Her unusual revenge has ignited widespread debate.

The wife publicly shamed her best friend by putting up banners that read, “Thank you for being with my husband for 5 years!”

The woman placed red banners throughout the city, sarcastically thanking her best friend ‘Xi’, who works in the finance department at the tourist management office of ‘Hongshan Community’.

One banner read, “Xi violates ethics, has an illicit relationship with her best friend’s husband,” and noted that these actions were taken by the betrayed wife herself.

Red flags were also attached to a car parked in the complex, although it remains unclear if the vehicle belonged to the best friend. A lawyer has cautioned that the wife’s actions might infringe on her best friend’s rights to privacy, reputation, and personality.

The incident has ignited a discussion on social media, with some praising the woman for teaching her best friend a lesson, while others argue that her actions could damage her friend’s reputation.

The wife expressed disbelief and heartbreak upon discovering the betrayal, stating that friendship betrayal hurts more than infidelity in love. Such public exposure of personal life is rare in China, raising questions about the appropriateness of this revenge method in a relationship.

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