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[quote=Anonymous]Back in the 70s, in the great American midwest, one still felt free to call a spade a spade, and to judge a situation.  Whatever the feelings/motivations of the parties, the un/happiness of their pre-existing relationships, or the deterioration thereof, what occurred here is a case of infidelity and adultery.

If you are in a damaged marriage then either try to work through the issues, or get out of the marriage.  If you meet the "love of your life" while you are married, then either try to distance yourself from that person and stay committed to your spouse, or distance yourself from that person and obtain a divorce before you consummate your "great love".  Simple as that.

Jimmy Carter famously "committed adultery in [his] heart."  Who hasn't?  My spouse probably has, as have I.  But people need to exercise physical and emotional restraint.

Some years ago I found myself attracted to a fellow parent, showed up at activities looking good, always talked to them.  When I honestly examined my emotions, I realized that this friendship was wrong.  When the person offered me their cell number, I took it and threw it away.  Never any walks together, no meeting for coffee during our children's activities.  And when a conflict developed that ruled out our common activity in the future, I was relieved.

Though nothing improper or even questionable ever happened, there is no doubt that some emotional effects lingered.

I cannot imagine subjecting anyone that I love, respect and am committed to -- like my spouse -- to a full-blown, all-out emotional or sexual affair.

And even if my spouse were a bad actor, in any way, I cannot imagine subjecting my children, who I love so much, to such a thing.

I wish that society would get a grip and that people would behave morally, responsibly, and with common-sense.[/quote]

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