[ohioWfan]

Sorry, but I disagree...marriages are "torn asunder" when either of the spouses refuses to forsake all others, IMHO. A woman who stays nominally hitched despite repeated dalliances by the husband needn't be honored, especially when its a situation like the HildaBeast's, wherein I believe she stays married out of an unhealthy LustFerPower!!

AMEN, MUD!

You said it SOOO much better than I did!

MrOhio knew going into our marriage that I would NEVER tolerate infidelity. (Course, I make sure he never WANTS to stray.........;o)

GOOD to see you and your words of wisdom here, friend!

[Mudboy Slim]

"MrOhio knew going into our marriage that I would NEVER tolerate infidelity"

Yep, if I ever strayed I know I'd be restricted to visitin' the young'uns on weekends faster than you can say "Lecherous Scumbag!!" The potential costs are so much greater than any temporary animalistic satisfaction gained that it ain't even a consideration. Plus, the Missuz still gits me all a'twitter...LOL!!

FReegards...MUD

[MS.BEHAVIN]

My first husband "dallied" with a 16 year old girl..

I caught them at it in my OWN HOME...

That betrayal was bad enough, he began to hit me shortly after that..until one day, I HIT HIM BACK..with a cast iron skillet upside his head..

There is no "honor" in staying with aomeone who does NOT honor you, nor honored the vows taken before God..

I have been with Mr.B for 22 wonderful years..

He is a gentle, kind God-fearing man, who loves and honors me..he is every other beat of my heart...

The Lord helps those who help themselves..it it said..

Together, we have been through pain, and deaths in our families, through sickness, he never ONCE thought about straying, nor have I..

THAT is what should be honored..

Ms.B

Hey, Mud..he gets me all a twitter too, even after all these years.. ;-)

[EdJay]

"and as a Christian, you should be aware that adultery is a Biblically acceptable reason for leaving a marriage."

As a CATHOLIC Christian, I cannot accept that "adultery" is an acceptable reason for leaving a marriage. There are situations where a separation may be indicated--especially, if there is physical danger to the spouse or to the children. But not divorce.