Marriage was on the way out when I was coming of age. I was dating in the late 60's early 70's and while there still were a lot of marriages taking place, there were also loads of divorces on the horizon back then. I just gave up on the idea of marriage lasting a lifetime.
When the person I was involved with even hinted at looking at someone else, I would break off the relationship.
I don't have time for that. I am sincere and I don't ever cheat. You cheat and lie to me? You are history.
I'm exactly the same way. If you're with me and your eye wanders it's "hit the road jack". I don't think it's ego so much as common sense. If I'm not enough for you then by all means go away and find what is. I've always been that way. Never been heartbroken over anyone. I just assess the situation and act accordingly and move on never looking back. My eye doesn't wander when I'm with someone. I expect the same in return. I don't do the "sitting by the phone hoping he'll call" bit. Not my cuppa tea. Thank you for your thoughtful reply Sharon. I don't think anyone cheated on me but I can't know what I don't know. I think I would be momentarily hurt. Then I'd adjust accept become stoic and deal with it. No big scenes or drama or tears. I would not live with it for sure or "forgive" it. I would never trust the person again and I am NOT in the habit of associating with those who are untrustworthy. :)
This post was edited by RosieG at March 9, 2019 2:54 AM MST
Some people who are very strong-willed can resist the temptation. Or others see their only hope of survival in resisting it. I never could really because it is very much affects how I feel about myself and how I want to feel about myself. If a relationship is strong and committed and both partners are enjoying then "cheating" really cannot destroy it. If a relationship is not good sexual fidelity is not going to save it. But realistically in our relationship we want to be #1 so why should we settle for being #2? Really that simple - long as I am first then I don't care. If I feel I am no longer first then it is over.
WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH 