Should you get a divorce if your husband cheats?

Should you get a divorce if your husband cheats?

1. If your spouse has cheated, what claims could you have against them? In many states, adultery plays a role in determining alimony or spousal support. Other states don’t recognize adultery as a claim or consideration, so depending on the state, infidelity may not have an impact on your separation or divorce case.

Why do cheaters blame their spouse?

Quite often the men say it’s because their partner has lost interest in them, sexually. Women most often blame a lack of emotional intimacy for why they suddenly became erotically entangled with another man. “He understands me and listens to me in a way that my husband (or boyfriend) doesn’t,” is the common refrain.

Can a marriage be repaired after infidelity?

Experts say it’s possible for couples to go on to have a happy relationship after infidelity, provided they’re willing to put in the work. “The couple can survive and grow after an affair,” says Coleman. “They have to—otherwise the relationship will never be gratifying.”