Marital Infidelity

Marital Infidelity is a disturbing term, as is adultery. Introduce either into a casual conversation and you will notice an instant shift in attentiveness. Some people become distinctly more switched-on at the thought of marital infidelity, almost excitedly shocked.

A tone of disbelief may creep into their voice - "Really?, What Daniel  - an adulterer? No! They are almost wishing it isn't true and at the same time relishing the thought that it might be. To these people marital infidelity, adultery, is an interesting scandal - until it happens to them. It's not so exciting then.

Others disconnect and drift off at the mere thought of the possibility of adultery. To them it seems strange that anyone would even be in that situation, marital infidelity certainly isn't something they ever want to think about let alone deal with.

They are almost stunned into silence at such news. Marital Infidelity in their family? "No" surely it must be a misunderstanding. This does not mean that they don't have an opinion or any feelings about this situation, they just don't want to be aware of them.

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The terms 'marital infidelity' and 'adultery' were once used more frequently than they are now as they have been replaced by less severe sounding terminology such as 'cheating' 'straying' 'a bit on the side' etc.

Daniel is an infidel, almost implies that this is all he is, defining his whole being by one area of his actions.

Barbara has committed adultery. This makes her mistake sound like an imprisonable offence!

The act of marital infidelity  described in these ways represents the depth of emotional pain and family trauma that is experienced as a result. It is rare for a family to be untouched by the discovery of adultery.

some people believe that adulterers should be shunned, as alluded to in the Bible. I don't know about that but certainly we shouldn't commend a person for such actions as in "Good on you mate, you deserve a bit of fun" or "Go girl, that's one up on that lazy husband of yours!" etc.

Marital Infidelity is never excusable, but can be forgiven. Many reasons or excuses will be offered up when a person's adulterous actions are discovered, but they should never be accepted. The reason for this is that the adulterer needs to be able to take the full responsibility for their own actions.

Excuses tend to blame 'outside' of a person, implying that they had no choice in the matter, it was out of their control - which simply is not true.

If marital infidelity is your mistake then you must own it! It really doesn't matter how inattentive your partner has been, how lazy or unattractive they may have become - you chose to cheat!

There is no way you can gain back any respect whatsoever from your partner while you blame someone or something else in this situation, particularly if you blame them!

Marital Infidelity cuts like a jagged knife and some feeble, childish excuse that it was the fault of someone else only makes that cut more painful. If you carry any hopes or desires to repair your relationship after you have cheated on your partner you must take responsibility.

Take a long, hard look at yourself, your beliefs and your desires. If then you truly want to save your relationship you must be prepared to make a huge effort to build trust again with you partner. It won't be easy or particularly quick but it is achievable with love, dedication and authenticity.

If on the other hand you suspect your partner of infidelity, either emotional, physical or both, you're just going to eat yourself up with suspicion and subsequent guilt. If not knowing for sure is driving you mad then I suggest you go to  'How To Catch A Cheating Spouse'   and put your mind at rest once and for all! 

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Obviously there is much more to the topic of marital infidelity  than is alluded to here and I will be continually addressing this subject on my website. Please bookmark this page for ease of access to my next instalment.