Does an infidelity in marriage automatically mean the end?

Answer 1

• If a spouse has only one extramarital affair then it does not mean the end of a marriage, but only that the marriage is in trouble and most of it is caused by lack of communication so each spouse knows how the other feels. Sometimes spouses are married so long that the magic has gone out of their marriage and they may need to get away together on a bit of a romantic holiday even if it is just a weekend away at something you both enjoy. If a spouse is constantly having affairs then yes, it is probably the end of the marriage because the spouse cannot commit to one person and has a disregard for their spouse. Marriage counseling is another good way to learn tools to save the marriage, but often the male spouse is not open to airing out his marriage problems with a counselor.

Answer 2

• No, if there is infidelity in some marriages it does not automatically mean the end of that marriage. The quote 'to err is human' is very true. Some men and women may take a look at their marriage and feel they are missing excitement and life in general; wanting to feel 'that magic' again and may have an affair trying to find it. Some men and women want to recapture their youth and feel that the opposite sex is still attracted to them while others may just be non committal. If it is the first time a spouse has had an affair it is better for the spouse being cheated on to confront the spouse who is cheating and give them the option of working on their marriage problems or they will file for a separation or divorce.