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The impact of infidelity in a marriage and can couples avoid it and whether there are any solutions to prevent it from happening.

Infidelity is common nowadays.  Don’t you guys think so?  Is there any solutions to make this not happen at all?  Surveys have generally shown that whenever and wherever marriage is concerned, infidelity is one of the biggest concern.  That is something a lot of people do not know.  Can marriages be saved from this doom ever.  They say to make a marriage work needs both in a couple-hood to co-operate.  And to destroy it takes both parties as well.  In a marriage, it’s the wife and the husband.  And in an infidelity situation, it is always the case between the husband or the wife and another outside party named the “scandal”.  

Infidelity can happen anywhere.  It is almost mutual.  The excitement and rush of being in an affair is something that can never be described.  Almost instantaneously, when you read books on scandal affairs; normally fiction ones, the author will describe the feelings of infidelity as something very poignant, sweet and yet very intriguing at the same time.  Both involved in the scandalous affair do not feel that they are committing any mistakes whatsoever.  And without them realizing it, other parties are hurt indirectly.  Several factors which people blame infidelity would be that physical appearance of the spouse are no longer attractive, no more love in the marriage, having some bedroom issues with their spouses and many more.  The question here, is infidelity inevitable?  It seems like almost everyone is into it and doing it.  Those that are in affairs would say they don’t care what others think, asking what is the wrong in it; could there possibly be any and what worst would the consequences be. 

Many young adults are scared on embarking marriage due to this infidelity factor.  It seems like getting married is a poison and this so called “disease” can attack 5-10 years down the road.  Or worst, 15-20 and more.  Old couples are getting divorced because the husband ends up with someone more younger and some say, “sassy”.  The rich wives having affairs because they are not pleased with their ever busy husbands and many more  Just take a look at the series Desperate Housewives for some of the affairs that have been committed.  The writers are exceptionally brilliant and there is no gender classification definitely when it comes to shows like that.  I take each character study into question and compare to a real life situation.  Back to general talk.  Some of the infidelity partners aren’t beautiful at all.  They don’t even have money but yet they are having an affair outside of their marriage.  Is it the adrenaline rush?  Or the saying that the “grass is greener on the other side” comes in handy when giving excuses for having an affair.  Whatever it is, the ones that end up getting hurt are the victims that have been cheated. 

Once an infidelity takes place, there will be lies upon lies.  In short, lies of deceit.  Being too strict or too lenient can also cause this to happen.  Infidelity happens everywhere; in a school environment, in the office, at most work environments and especially when there is always a man and a woman working together closely.  Tongues will wag, and sometimes both are not having an affair.  But put 2 and 2 together, chances are there will likely be one.  This is not a stereotype post against marriage, but it is rather when 2 individuals decide to get married, they have to make sure that they will never, ever hurt their partner in the long run.  Infidelity is something serious and not to be taken lightly.  Once the seal of trust is broken, it will be hard to glue back the broken pieces.  They say prevention is better than cure.

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  1. Alexander Jay Sheridan

    On May 26, 2009 at 12:06 am


    This is a controversial subject to write on but I commend you for it. Ted Dekker is a Christian writer I believe. In order for a marriage to work, a man must have kept himself pure for his wife by not lusting after other women and if he has already had sex, to save himself until he gets married. The same applies for a woman.
    I believe the problem is that people don’t have a problem with lust. They don’t think it’s a sin. Jesus said if you look with lust you commit adultery. The solution to strong marriages is repenting from your sins and believing in Jesus Christ. If you fear God, then you won’t cheat on your husband or wife.

  2. Trinket

    On May 26, 2009 at 12:41 am


    I have to agree with what Alexander wrote. Unfortunately alot of infidelity is happening in the world, as you wrote at the end of your article. But if you decide to be married and you feel that you will not be bothered at all by having an affair with another woman. Then why be married? Why be the cause of another broken family? Not only that, but you or anyone else is causing a woman or man to lose trust in anyone. Why are people so lazy anymore,they do not want to make an effort to have something really special? That is the greatest gift of all. For two people to be so in love with each other. That they would do anything to stay with him or her forever. They would not have thoughts of lusting over someone, that days later would mean nothing to them anyway. When you are married you should not allow any room in your heart for temptation. Movies, books or otherwise. 1 Corinthians 10:13

  3. StumbleUponWriter

    On May 27, 2009 at 2:38 pm


    Thanks guys for your views and opinions. All of us have different take on this and I respect all views totally.

    Back to infidelity, I suppose this is a very broad subject and there are certainly lots of aspect to it. Thanks for allowing me to ‘grow’ as a writer…:)

  4. kate smedley

    On May 28, 2009 at 4:34 am


    Relationships are hard and infidelity is so easy, people dispense with ‘partners’ and replace them like they would a new car or sometimes a new pair of shoes. I know quite a few friends who given the chance would be on their own – rather than cohabiting or married – and unfortunately only a handful who are happily ‘together’. Good article.

  5. StumbleUponWriter

    On May 28, 2009 at 6:02 am


    Thanks for your comment. It’s really sad in those kinds of situations, especially the one you have mentioned. People that are cheated at has to build a new life and those that have broken others hearts will come to learn the love they have thrown someday. And then it will be too late.

  6. hiho

    On May 31, 2009 at 7:14 am


    Have you ever been unfaithful? Liked your article and your feelings on the subject. You might want to check out two of my articles “All Men Cheat” and “How to Get Your Man Back From the Other Woman”…you may even find some of the answers to your questions about infidelity..or not.

  7. StumbleUponWriter

    On May 31, 2009 at 11:54 am


    I’ve not been, but I wasn’t true about my feelings before, and indirectly had hurt someone in the process. As a matter of fact, I’m going to do just that; read your articles and get a fresh opinion on this. Thanks for your feedback…glad to have you around..:)

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