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Am I Crazy??

I posted this in response to another members question and after reading it would like some thought from some of you - am I crazy for still being married?

Dude, I completely understand. My wife (we are still together - barely) has been unfaithful on now her fourth occassion. I keep telling myself I am a complete idiot to even be around her. The deal is that she confesses to me every time and cries and begs my forgiveness and is so remorseful I really think she means it. I've considered the fact that I may be codependent on her - and I still believe that may be the case, but to be honest - the fact is I love her very much and I keep believing that she will change and that God can change her (I am a Christian). On the other hand, I know that by taking her back and forgiving her every time I've allowed her to think that what she's doing is ok and that I will put up with it endlessly. Also, we have four kids who would be absolutely crushed if we divorced. I suppose I've settled with the fact that the pain I experience from her infidelity is less than the pain my children would experience - so for them, I just forgive her and move on...pretty much knowing it will happen again..sigh - I really must be crazy..lol

by rlcguy08   3 Posts 
Posted on 4/4/2008 1:17 PM
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Hey, so its been 10 day since your post......I agree with everything that everyone else has said to you.  However, as a fellow christian, and a wife of a serial cheater (lol) God did NOT create us to be doormats.  It took me FOREVER to realize that but it is so true.  When the Bible tells us to forgive it does not follow by saying "and then let them keep doing it" You have to require her to seek help.  If she does not seek the necessary help than it is that she does not respect you, your family, your marriage or your vows.  Waterworks (tears) can be turned on and off.  She is conditioning you and you are enabling the behavior to continue.  Just as there are boundaries in our beliefs.....so are there boundaries in a relationship/marriage.  Make her fight for you!  If she doesn't fight......she doesn't really want it.  That sir, is "human nature"
by Rache   37 Posts
Posted on 4/14/2008 1:43 PM
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She obviously needs to seek counseling to find out why she can not be faithful.  You deserve better than this and she needs to respect you and your family.  She needs to be happy with herself before she can make  you happy.  What is causing her to be this way?
by Barkley   912 Posts
Posted on 4/4/2008 6:16 PM
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You don't mention if you've tried counseling. To just forgive doesn't change anything. If you are to be happy, you have to find out why your wife is cheating and what can be done - by both of you - to change things so that it won't happen again. If nothing else, what do you think your kids are learning from all of this? Certainly not how to be happy and honest!

Your kids may be initially upset if you do divorce, but as long as all attempts are made to comfort and support them, they will be okay. Just don't put them in the middle and play tug-of-war or "you must side with me" or "she's the bad one." Please believe me, even kids who say they don't want their parents to divorce no matter what, will be happier in the end IF there is a divorce and it is dealt with in a healthy way.
by ThinkingOne   3 Posts
Posted on 4/4/2008 5:51 PM
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Hi Ricguy08... I guess if you are a Christian you cannot/shouldn't put a limit to forgiveness... but as humans that we all are there are always doubts... and four times seems like quite a lot... I think the main thing for you guys should be to talk a lot more and find out the reasons why she needs to cheat... go to counselling... that may help as well. Good luck.
by Tato   417 Posts
Posted on 4/4/2008 4:25 PM
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