Marital Infidelity: A Shared Accusation
This phrase has become woven into the fabric of married homes across every era and every society. It carries simple explanations and complicated ones at the same time, and it has grown into a scarecrow that frightens away marital happiness. Sometimes it becomes a hook on which the unfaithful spouse hangs the shortcomings of the other, along with every reason that pushed them toward the act. Other times it becomes an escape door, a way to breathe out the weight of pressure and the neglect of a partner who no longer pays attention. And we cannot forget that it is also tied at times to a passing impulse, to luxury, or even to addiction. The strange thing is this: when you confront either partner, or when you analyze their story, you will always find ready faces of justification, reasons for innocence, and a plea for sympathy. This is a real phenomenon. It does not draw a line between the educated and the ordinary, nor between the wealthy and the poor. This behavior has its roots in upb...