I was told by a friend she is having a romantic liaison outside her marriage for the last 13 years. Her friend is also “happily” married. I don’t know if it’s a grey area to advise her against it ? They both have kids.

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Can people please stop making the marriage bowl about cheating?!?

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Oh, I’m not sure you want to open that can of worms about class…

What’s your issue? They’ve been together for 13 years. Why on earth would you interfere? Have you lost the plot?

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Its not your business, let it go.

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She probably doesn’t know it’s wrong. You should def tell her.

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The moment she told you about the affair, you should have advised her that it's the wrong thing to do. They are both ruining their families. If their marriages are so bad they should get a divorce and married each other.

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Tbh ima just distance myself from this friend. I don't want to be associated with it at all. I'm not telling a grown person that an affair is wrong. They know that

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What would “advising her against it” change? I’m sure she knows it’s a dangerous game-she’s had lots of practice.

Did she show any remorse for being the other woman? I'd stay out of it and tell her that I have no interest in her escapades outside of her marriage.

Before advising your friend ask your self if you will have a no good deed goes unpunished moment if you do. Then act accordingly.

No morality is higher than human need.. or greater than our imperfection, and definitely not as sexy. And so ends the lesson. Mind your own business, because your turn is coming. Listen to your spouse, rock their world, and do unexpected and exciting things.

Every feminist wants a man to be a man when it comes to romance. And I don’t say that to the exclusion of other equally wonderful relationship types, but it the only style I’m familiar with. Listen to what she’s says, but do what she wants, with the knowledge that those things are often different. Appeal to her base and secret self. She might still cheat on you, but it’d be a lot less likely.

I would say not to stick your nose in it unless she asks you for advice. If its not well recieved you jeoparadize your relationship with her by giving her unsolicited advice.

Is it an ex of hers, a long time colleague, what? 13 years is basically polygamy. I’m beyond the judgment, I’m curious about the psyche and objectives, and thought process of ppl like that. I think it fascinating. Does she think her husband cheats? What’s missing in her (primary) marriage ?

You’re beyond judgment indeed

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