The context of the following conversation is Taylor found out Jan had been cheating on him, so he kicked her out.:
Jan says I'm sorry I was cheating on you but you never gave me attention.
The friend responds I havent showed you attention because my mom has cancer and I have been taking care of her.
Jan responds Why didn't you just tell me that from the beginning.
The friend responds Well, I really didn't want anyone to know because I would have been so sad about it.
Jan responds I understand now but I wish you would have just told me.