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ExNameForUse 53F
4246 posts
3/14/2023 11:21 am
Infidelity

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ExNameForUse 53F
5764 posts
3/14/2023 11:27 am

What are your thoughts on this topic, if any?
Have you cheated on, or been cheated on? Why do people cheat in the first place? How did you feel if you have been at the receiving end? Or how did it make you feel if you were the one who cheated?
Is cheating something that can be forgiven?
Can a relationship survive cheating?
And so on ... just your thoughts if you care to share


brandygirasol 55T
9435 posts
3/14/2023 11:42 am

Fortunately I usually have a steady boyfriend and cheating is not an issue. When in between relationships playing the field is when I'm cautious and circumspect who I get involved with. I'm not fond of cheaters my dear friend Ex💋


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:10 am:

sletje1999 24F
134 posts
3/14/2023 11:57 am

Cheating is very common but it is not cool nor ok. It shows in my opinion that the person who cheats is either very immature, uncontrolled, selfish or all of these. There is no excuse to cheat.


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:11 am:

DingandBelle 52M/48F

3/14/2023 12:28 pm

Cheating is a betrayal of trust....

Without trust what do you have?


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:12 am:
very little, if anything important...

grywolf2 73M
3115 posts
3/14/2023 1:31 pm

The last line resonates with me.

"If you can't love them, don't hurt them."


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:12 am:
very much...

drmgirl622 68F  
26123 posts
3/14/2023 3:15 pm

I've been on both sides of the coin. I make no excuse for my indiscretion and when it was done to me I definitely learned my lesson.


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:14 am:
so did I, Dreamy... maybe it is why I am so keen on understanding the reasons and maybe even forgiving... but it is something I think I will never have the final answer...

jenny14 75T  
90355 posts
3/14/2023 5:41 pm

Ex

Cheating is awful but there is usually a reason!

I think , if the relationship is strong, it can be worked through! Forgiven but not forgotten...and ONLY once!


A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. George Bernard Shaw

Jenny


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:15 am:
It is a delicate moment in a relationship and very hard to know which way to take and if it will be the right choice one day.

bdsmDOMdaddy 61M
4182 posts
3/14/2023 6:09 pm

Hm...well I’ve been on both ends of the stick l neither approve nor condone iT that is up to them to decide & live w
-mans basic animalistic instinct instilled into brainstem is to propagate the species w as many mates as possible
-everybody m/f has urges desires cravings attractions interactions w others just cuz your taken doesn’t mean you’re dead
-open honest communication w o holding things in or back is the key to any successful relationship...when communication stops everything goes to shit & it can stop for many reasons
-people cheat for many reasons but basically it’s because there’s a void somethings missing needs wants desires aren’t being met they’re not getting at home as well how good the other person makes them feel then their partner...some people are poly love
-stress seX addicts work too many hrs raising kids people w jobs away for long periods people w a sick crippled or dying partner opportunity & time people that are abused neglected all are factors why people cheat
-bdsm solves a lot of that if the couple are into sharing others together or where 1 is a slut & 1 is a cuckhold or Bi sexual & numerous other fetishes kinks can be explored as a couple...thou safe sane consensual is always the at forefront w ample communication ground rules limits etc. are discussed beforehand
-ultimately it is a personal choice to cheat or be faithful & only those in that situation can answer for themselves as well have to live w themselves...so if you cheat don’t cry over the milk you spilt you deserve your just punishment be responsible & accountable take your medicine like a good lil girl or boy & be on your way learning your lesson (sadly many don’t just repeat the cycle!)
-cheating can be forgiven overcome & strengthen the bond but takes a lotta love lotta work lotta time w a lotta crow to eat forever in order to survive & thrive together!
-integrity character values of a person & the love bond they share w someone will determine if they’ll cheat or not when faced w temptation...everybody faces temptation some more then others so try to keep yourself out of tempting places & situations
-to some thou just even thinking of somebody else is cheating...not ever talking or interacting w them but just thinking is cheating
-my advice is talk EVERY thing over in full w somebody set all of the boundrys limits ground rules expectations deal breakers etc. & both agree on iT beforehand spend quality time w them see how they are handle themselves in all aspects of life work play home family friends moments of crisis stress trouble before you make a serious commitment w somebody else!


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:20 am:
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond and share your thoughts, BDD. Always a pleasure to read. In many regards, I can agree with you.

likeithot19 62M
6064 posts
3/14/2023 6:09 pm

Don't forget sex goes with drugs and alcohol...

Maybe it is but another test of another's love
Or just a show of a weak ness


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:22 am:
Between those two, I would vote for weakness rather than testing the love of the other side...

Sophie105 63F
209 posts
3/14/2023 6:24 pm

People may cheat for a lot of reasons but as my ex told me when he did, It's only fair that I tell you up front so if you want to do it too you can. We were both brutally honest but that's better than lying.


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:23 am:
I prefer brutal honesty over brutal deception. Always.

boh99 68M
3154 posts
3/14/2023 9:51 pm

desires can be so darn strong... but cheating is still wrong


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 10:25 am:
It is, I agree. For me, it is more a matter of respect rather than love. You don't have to love me, but if you don't then have respect for me as for a human being and leave me, do not cheat me.

boh99 68M
3154 posts
3/15/2023 10:52 am

thanks for posting this... sometimes we need reminders when our thought start to run awry


ExNameForUse replies on 3/15/2023 11:03 am:
You are welcome... I like to read many things here and there and sometimes they really serve as a good reminder for different things worth sharing.. we often get carried away.. with all sorts of temptations and triggers...

aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
3/19/2023 2:02 am

I've been cheated on. The fact is, it blindsided me. In hindsight, I saw the problems we were experiencing in the relationship. If I'm honest with myself, I was mostly to blame for that infidelity. I had become withdrawn from the relationship and had started to take it for granted. I still feel that if someone is unhappy in a relationship they should leave it. Full Stop. Cheating is a slimy thing to do to someone.
Sorry for the ramble, hon.xx

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


ExNameForUse replies on 3/19/2023 2:29 am:
No reason to apologize, dear friend... I always appreciate sensible comments, and yours have never been anything else but that.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this, M xx

bmw318is61 52M
96 posts
6/8/2023 5:47 am

ENFU,

Nothing to add, then that I agree 100% with the text about infidelity.

Thank you for your instructive contributions and insights!

Greetz,
Dom J.



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