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Marriage Can Survive Adultery
It Cannot Survive a Cheating Spouse
Can marriage surive infidelity or is the lack of trust from that point on too much to cope with? What role do kids play?
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Side A Comment
Olivia Newton - 4/5/10 @ 3:57 PM:
If a spouse is not responding to his partner's request for intimacy, cheating will be considered by the wronged spouse; that is unfortunate, but true.
Side A Comment
mama kaz - 4/5/10 @ 8:15 AM:
I don't know how I missed this one because you all know I love to give my opinion on everything! I know marriages can survive adultery because I've seen it. I don't think mine could but I guess you only know when it happens to you. I think a spouse who cheats habitually doesn't have a chance but there are women and men who are in a marriage for reasons other than love so they stay. I do think it's uncommon for a couple to stay together after there's been cheating. I think cutie is right when she says it destroys trust and that really is the basis of marriage. I admire people who can do it because I'm pretty sure my husband would find all his stuff and a very large sign proclaiming his infidelity on the front lawn if he ever cheated on me. Fortunately we are at the age where we're both too tired to even think about it.
Side B Comment
juju - 3/31/10 @ 10:27 AM:
Hopefully we are learn from our mistakes. I know I have. I too made decisions that I thought we in the best interest of my children, and it was very hard to raise them alone for a long time. I know if I could go back I too would do somethings different, however my children have all survived and prospered,so I know God was watching over and forgave.. Anyway life goes on and let's enjoy it...
Side B Comment
Sarah Forester - 3/31/10 @ 8:15 AM:
Rick..I did say I know there is a rare occasion when a marriage can survive infidelity. Your parents are the perfect example.
"children" they were my only reason for staying in as long as i did. Children are the reason for staying in many situations. It is really hard for anyone to know exactly what they would do or how they would handle it unless they have been there themselves. My situation has changed me in so many ways for the better. If i could go back and know that my kids and i would have been OK if i left when i wanted to then God help us i would have. I would do many things different if i could go back but I cant, however my mistakes got me to where i am now and I would give that up for NOTHING!
"children" they were my only reason for staying in as long as i did. Children are the reason for staying in many situations. It is really hard for anyone to know exactly what they would do or how they would handle it unless they have been there themselves. My situation has changed me in so many ways for the better. If i could go back and know that my kids and i would have been OK if i left when i wanted to then God help us i would have. I would do many things different if i could go back but I cant, however my mistakes got me to where i am now and I would give that up for NOTHING!