Why do women stay with Men who stray?

@zandi458 (28102)
Malaysia
May 3, 2007 12:57am CST
When kicking him out isn't as easy as you want it to be. No matter how bad things get, some women just can't let their cheating guys go. So, should you forgive him? Or walk away, fast?
10 responses
• United States
5 Aug 10
I think it depends on the person to answer why they stay with them. The way that I think if it women who are homemakers are more prone to staying with the cheating husband.....they tell themselves the usual thing "he won't do it again" when in reality he will. They stay because they're scared of the world...they usually haven't worked in a really long time and they aren't prepared for it.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
8 Sep 10
I think women should be strong and be able to prove that they are not weak.
@thai11 (239)
• United States
3 May 07
oh...WALK AWAY FAST!!!!! Once a cheater always a cheater, hey I know corny old saying but it is true!!! I have been cheated on, we were engaged and we broke up. I never looked back and he tried to get back with me for over a year!! He was weaked willed and I'm glad the situation happend as it did b/c we were CLEARLY not meant to be!! Thank god I mean b/c if I would have walked down that isle w/ him and then he would have cheated....geez....You are right..there are women out there who don't keep it movin like they need to- When those women learn to love themselves first, they will see that the A-hole they keep takin back is nothing but wasted energy/heartache. There are too many people out there for someone to keep being with a cheater!!! Love yourself first:)
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 May 07
walk away fast .. a drastic action. Walking away is the only way he'll realise what he is losing. Standing up for yourself is more important that standing by him.
@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
3 May 07
For me, try to resolve the problem first... if you cant take it anymore then leave him... but better give chances first. The important thing that you should remember...whatever action you will be doing, be sure that you really want it and you are ready for it... no matter what your decision is...
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 May 07
Making a relationship works take two. Even if he decide to stay and he vows not to cheat again, remember that actions speak louder than words.Don't be conned.
@VotreAmie (3028)
• United States
4 May 07
I know that there are some women that can not let go their cheating men go. I'm sure they have their reasons. But if I ever find out that my husband is cheating on me that would be the end of it. I'm sure maybe the best answer is forgive the first time, try to find out why he was doing it and solve the problems. But I doubt I could do that. It's just that things will never be the same again and the worst part is that you will never be able to trust him again. You will always think he is cheating again... I wouldn't want to torture myself.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
4 May 07
I don't see any reason why some women stay with their less-than-angelic partners. It can't be the money; divorcing their philandering husbands would probably get them a tidy financial settlement. maybe they're amazing in some other ways... But it's most likely these guys get away with it because they're famous. If you gonna forgive him he will likely do it again hoping that this time around you will not be able to smell it. He will think of you as the very forgiving person. Anyway, if its only a one night stand affair, just close one eye and go on with life but if a stork has been produced then boot him out.
@Kristien (78)
• China
3 May 07
I don't know what I will exactly do, but I know now, you will most possiblly take the different measures from what you've thought, just as me, I always comfor my girlfriends when they were lovelorn, and I told them there were many many good men were waiting for them, it was not neccerary give up a forest just for a tree, and I believed that I would be OK if I'm lovelorn. Unfortunatly, I'm lovelorn now, my boyfriend left me, I'm so sad, it's not as easy as what I thought of, and it's to accept others' advice, I'm almost mad. Hope you'll be OK, and hope myself will be OK!
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@joycer (498)
• Sri Lanka
4 May 07
For me, if he is sincerely asking for forgiveness, why not. But if it is his decision to quit in this relationship I will let him go. If he cheats again , I will still accept him , if i love him. It's only my love for him that makes me strong and stay in our relationship. No matter what he has done.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
4 May 07
I remember a song...if you love me let me go if you don't.... Love conquers all. Men are like babies sometimes. They need love, kisses and pampering. They see us in different angles, lover, wife, mother and least of all obedient servant. Cool of the relationship for a while and give them space to think. Am sure they will go down to their knees and ask for forgiveness for being unfaithfull. A new chapter will begin.
@diego9774 (172)
• United States
3 May 07
I think cheating period is the ultimate sign of disrespect for the other person. Most people in that situation immedietly think "what's wrong with me?" I think thats what makes them stay.Well NOTHING'S wrong with you. I don't believe in forgiving someone for cheating. It's the biggest indication that they don't feel the same as you. Don't compromise your self worth for someone who has already shown you that they don't value your worth. Get out. fast.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 May 07
A leapord never changes its spots. If he is unfaithful once, he'll do it again but don't you believe that a woman's love will change him. Reformed rakes are said to make the best husbands, but in reality are there such things as reformed rakes? I wonder, probably only in Barbara Cartland romance novels?
@msjigga (864)
• United States
3 May 07
i believe s0me women stay with cheating guys because deep down inside they have self esteem issues. i believe they want it to work so bad they forget about themselves, they beleive they cannot do better or they did something to make this happen, or they actually believe they can help or change these people. i myself tend to avoid relatiionships with good guys because i know i have flaws and i do not feel like i can be worthy to them. i also believed that i could help these guys but showing them love.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 May 07
I think many believe that if they are a real woman, they can get a man to change.
@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
3 May 07
Men or husbands who stray is the utmost worse nightmare for women. A lot of questions you want to ask but there seems to be no answers. You are hurt so deep that for a moment you thought the best way is to go separate way? But wait, if you are married and there are children involved, would you pull the plug just so to satisfy your hurt and anger? Would be selfish enough to let your children suffer? Or would you prefer to go to counselling and try to find out the cause of the infidelity? It is easier to get yourself out from the mess if you are single. What is best I think is just talk it out and try to give it another chance. It is not the best solution but it is worth trying.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 May 07
I believe men do treasure their families and have no intention of ditching them but at a certain period of their life they reach a crossroad of fantasy. Its a period of fantasies and itchiness. If they can overcome this period they will remain faithfully to the end.
• Singapore
3 May 07
The reason why women still stay despite of knowing that their men has already cheated on them. 1 reason is love. and i think, for women, they should also try to reflect why did his man cheated her, what were the reason, what do you lack, what have you done and what you haven't done which provote him to do such things.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 May 07
Unrealistic expectations are a huge red flag in a relationship. There must be a give and take in this kind of situation. If he leaves you then let him go but if he comes back welcome him and turn a blind eye to what had happened. Its a bitter pill to swallow though but its a man's way of telling you that you are the best afterall.