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2 Part Question: Why Don't I Feel Guilty About Cheating? Is it Possible to Be Happy at Home and Cheat?

I'm in a committed relationship and have 2 children with a man who is, by far, the love of my life. I couldn't be happier with our situation. Until recently, I've never even dreamed of being with any other man. Now, there is someone who I knew as a child that I've been talking to for the past 2 months. Our conversations went from catching up to flirting to making plans to be together when he returns from overseas. I intend to follow through with these plans. Also, I've recently reconnected with an old friend from college. We've gone out a couple of times and have kissed both times. We have also decided this may be leading to an affair. Kicker...both men are married and both claim to be just as happy at home as I am. I like these guys but I have no intentions, whatsoever, of anything more than conversation and a physical connection. I'm concerned because I don't know why, all of the sudden, I'm ok with this and I feel no guilt. I'm completely happy at home but still I want more. Why?

Update:

Yes, I reposted this question. I understand how this is wrong and how things can go wrong. I'm not looking for judgment but a little insight from someone who has been through something similar. No doubt, I would feel bad if the shoe was on the other foot. I'm a 33 year old professional women who had her first child at the age of 29. I met my boyfriend in high school but we didn't start dating until 10 years later. I love him to death and never thought I'd ever consider being with anyone else, but here I am...

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    It sounds to me like you have resolved this in your mind very well. You have obviously put enough thought into it, weighed the benefits, weighed the risks, and concluded it's just going to be a physical and flirtatious relationship....that's why it suddenly feels okay to you now. As long as it's kept within the perimeters of your thoughts and doesn't get emotional it sounds like you'll be just fine. Just like getting off the shuttle at Disney land after you parked your car, don't forget where you parked! lol

    In other words, keep your focus on what you love, not what you lust...and have fun.

    Okay Bible thumpers, I'm all yours!!

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    i cant have confidence your even thinking approximately this! look at what this guy has completed on your loved ones! he CHEATED on countless activities, he saved doing it considering which you saved taking him returned! what would be distinctive in case you get carry of returned at the same time? it's going to probable be reliable for a quick jointly as yet as quickly as he sees that he;s have been given you he will revert returned to his previous conduct and you'd be going around in circles. Dont experience responsible whilst he says you didnt attempt. YOU DIDNT DO something incorrect (different than taking him returned of direction) HE became the only that had to make issues genuine and to quit specific behaviors yet he DIDNT did he? Dont fall for his crap he's a bad seed and in the experience that your happy the place you're then you quite stay there! each and all the main suitable

  • 8 years ago

    So you would be willing to pass me your hubby's phone number so him and I can get together for a rendezvous? Don't worry, I'll make sure he comes home to you. He will bend me every way from Sunday..kiss me from head to toe..make me scream and tell me how hot and sexy and beautiful I am. But don't worry, he'll give you a kiss when he gets home and tell you how much he loves you. I'll make sure he looks you right in the eye when he says it too. So, what do ya say? I mean if it's okay for you it's okay for him. Let him have some fun to.

  • Ocimom
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Reverse the situation - how would YOU feel if your man was doing what you are doing with past friends? We are not psych doctors - but I can tell you that if you feel no guilt in cheating on your current partner, then you have no morals and no committment to one person.

    If someone has "the love of his/her life" - then there is NO desire to be with another person, so stop with the BS excuses. Give your two kids to your bf to raise, you end the relationship and be single and make sure your future bf's KNOW you are unfaithful and cannot commit to one person and will seek others out when you feel you have to.

    And get your tubes tied too - why have more kids - you can't set a good example of a good relationship with the ones you have now.

    BTW why not just print this out and show it to your bf now - let him know you are cheating on him.

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  • 8 years ago

    Do your partner a favor & just leave him now before you add the salt of being any more deceived than you are already doing to him.

    No, the answer is NO neither of these flings will end as you would hope for them to.

    You will throw away a stable healthy relationship to become the whore of 2 men who are more than likely continually unfaithful to their partners.

    But that is your choice.

  • Why you don't feel guilty? Because you have low morals and are way too selfish to care about someone other than yourself. As easy as that.

  • 8 years ago

    Because you obviously only care about yourself. You're not putting your family first which you should be doing. You need to think how bad this would make your boyfriend feel and how your kids would feel if he finds out and breaks up with you. Hope this helps x

  • Sometimes when we get married we have every intention to love, honor, and respect our spouse for the rest of our lives. But then, real life happens. We're humans. Of course, you love your family but maybe what you don't realize is that you are truly missing something. Could it be the attention these men are giving you? Maybe it's the excitement of the risks involved. I don't think this is about becoming a slut or even being selfish (well maybe a little). In my opinion you're not thinking about your situation in its totality. It really seems like maybe you're missing something and I would suggest you look deep into yourself and figure out if what you're missing is worth the risks. I also think you may not feel guilty (yet) because you haven't had sex with either of these guys and maybe THAT'S how YOU define cheating. It's easy for others to cast judgment on you because they may have been on the receiving end of cheating at one time or another and feel bitterness. Of course, if you were on the receiving end of cheating you would be hurt but that really doesn't matter in this situation. Sometimes we do things to people even though we know if it were done to us, we'd be hurt but that doesn't stop us because we're human. You don't seem to be impulsive and I think you feel a little guilt about not feeling guilty, which is a good start. At least, taking into consideration your actions and trying to seek some kind of guidance. Good luck and I hope you make the right decisions for you and your family.

    Source(s): life
  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    You didn't get insulted enough last time? Or are you a troll?

  • 8 years ago

    If your cheating something is missing in your relationship. Whether your conscious of it or not.

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