Is it wrong to break your marriage off with your HIV infected spouse?

United States
April 26, 2010 4:22pm CST
My sister's husband cheated on her with a positute and contracted HIV. He later unknowingly gave the virus to my sister. They have been married for 15 years and she is not sure if she should leave him or not. What should she do?
6 responses
• Canada
27 Apr 10
Yes, she should get rid of him. He is a selfish loser who is untrustworthy. First make sure he doesn't have control of the material thinks, bank accounts, and beneficiaries to life insurance policies. Then, hire a lawyer, and kick him out and keep the house.
• United States
12 Nov 10
Everyone will go through issues in their marriage, some serious and others not so much. Cheating on your spouse is serious enough and to add HIV. I think she has to look at the marriage to determine whether she should leave or not. This is quite unfortunate but their are way to cope. I believe if she has to question whether or not she should leave its worth a try to stay together, unless she cannot trust him at all. I would consider counseling, for him and her.
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
26 Apr 10
Omg...this is really a difficult situation. With just one act of cheating the family is nearing to break up. Your sister's husband is very careless. How could he do it and done the cheating and even worst affected by HIV. It is unforgivable yet so tragic. My heart goes to your sister because she is an innocent victim in this situation. The cheating husband deserves to be alone after what he had done to your sister. I am a bit disgusted with this man for bringing a terrible problem to the family. Your sister alone can solve her problem if she stays and give her husband a second chance then there's nothing you can do about it. Let's pray for your sister.
@mjanakha (479)
• United Arab Emirates
26 Apr 10
Hearty welcome to mylot. You sister has been living with her husband for long 15 years. Do they have Children? Leaving separate is very easy. BUT you will have to consider the future of children also. Not only that, if her husband admits the fault and is ready to live a life dedicated to your sister, Its better to live together. Forgiveness is the greatest thing one can do. Happy mylotting
• United States
26 Apr 10
Get rid of him.. and take him for all he's worth..
@brina27 (17)
• United States
27 Apr 10
This is just a horrable situation. If they have children they should try their best to work things out for the children unless its not in the best intrest of the children. In my book if this were to happen to me,I honestly would not leave my fiance for the simple fact I love him and would try everything in my power to make it work.15 year's is a long time to be with someone and children involved much longer. They both need cousling for their marriage and the hiv. And take it from there. I am not sure if you or your sister are religes people but turn it over to god have a talk with him,and it will all become clear what to do. No one else should honestly make the decison for your sister but her. Its her happiness,Its her life.