It's mean to frequently leave your spouse alone at night.
Damien is married, and his mother just had surgery and requires constant care.
Damien wants to help his mother.
Damien works a few extra hours to help pay for a nurse to go and check on his mother every night.
Damien goes and spends the night at his mother's house every night for over a month.
His mother is very appreciative and recovers quickly.
Damien's wife is very upset, lonely, and tells him she is considering leaving him.