Is it possible for a man to rape his wife?

@flakom (86)
Ireland
December 1, 2006 5:41pm CST
I just wants to find out you feel about this. my friend was raped by her husband. She wanted to sue him but was advised against it.She was told it's not possible for a man to rape his wife.
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6 responses
@reeseyj (906)
• United States
1 Dec 06
Yes, a man can rape his wife. If you say no and they do it anyway that's rape. You dont sue him you press charges and get a restaining order and file for divorce. They probably won't take the case because they think shes lying and she just wants money.
@flakom (86)
• Ireland
1 Dec 06
Thanks for the enlightenment. i will surely tell her.
@dhicks30 (1948)
• United States
2 Dec 06
Well I down know about sueing him, but what about pressing charges. I know it would be her word. But if it ever happens again ( I hope it doesn't ) she can go and have a rape kit done. Then the court will be on her side.
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
28 Mar 07
yes. when you don't want to do it and he forced you then that's rape already. But its not easy to press charges because when you do you will break your own family. So its not easy especially when you have kids to worry about.
@nairjula (453)
• India
28 Mar 07
Any man can rape a woman and vice versa. Be it wife or husband. If the husband forces his way without having the wife's consent, it is plain rape. She should be able to sue him as per law. Being husband and wife is no license to rape.
@taiguy (478)
• United States
28 Mar 07
Marital rape is considered a crime in ireland. You can indeed sue, and it is a big issue. No one should be forced into such a situation. If you dare try checking out "openweb.tvnes.vanderbilt.edu/1993-11/1193-11-10-ABC-5.html" and you'll see how we handle this sort of thing in the U.S. (joke) I would also highly advise people to read the latest article on "vitalperspective.typepad.com/vital_perspetive_clarity" to how different other culters handle this subject.
@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
28 Mar 07
i believe it is possible for a husband to rape his wife...i dont think she can sue him for it but it is grounds for divorce...i'm sure there are 2 sides to this story and he might not think he raped her at all...it is a wifes duty to please her husband according to the bible...but a no once in awhile should be respected...