[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...hmmm, but then most cheating could be justified though because I'm sure there are always 'reasons' for it...I had a friend who was pregnant and she had a really difficult pregnancy so maybe she didn't have the hugs etc for her partner as she did before but she couldn't help that, it was a time to be understanding of that but she found out that her husband had cheated on her..very much like you're describing, that he felt a bit less loved and someone else obviously filled that gap...so maybe he was right and justified..?..I just don't think it can be excused because every 'cheater' would probably think that their excuse was acceptable and ok....and it's something that has effected my friend's life and confidence long term, whereas he's not effected at all by it...

That is not what I meant at all Ammi when I spoke about a partner feeling neglected, that sounds like he was selfish and just needed sex, nothing to do with him needing support that is a whole different conversation!!!