How Could One Justify Adultery?, Or is it Unforgivable? Options

[fameONE]

Marriage is serious business!

Well, it should be viewed that way, at least. How could one justify cheating on their spouse? What situation could possibly permit such an act as 'excusable?' On the other hand, depending on the situation, is it possible for a third party to find some sense of 'right' by knowingly getting involved with a married person?

I'd like to hear some responses. It seems like a vague question now, but I'll go into detail a bit more pending the responses I get.

[only-tuesdays]

I'm a little unsure about this topic. While in a perfect world, a marriage means commitment and a binding of two people for all eternity, it just doesn't work that way most of the time. Humans are one of the few creatures who "mate" for life. (Or attempt to.)

The idealistic side of me completely agrees with adultery being wrong. There is no excuse. It's a horrible thing to do to someone, and the ultimate betrayal.

However, I've found most of the time when someone cheats, whether in a marriage or otherwise, it's because something is missing in the relationship. They don't want to leave the person they're in a relationship with, but they need to fulfill their needs. Sometimes they aren't trying to fix the relationship, sometimes they are. I agree that it takes more courage to tell someone you love that something is missing from their relationship, than it does to fulfill your needs yourself and continue on.

I also completely agree. Don't even consider it. It's not worth what can happen.