Do you think if you have been separted for about 2 months and yoiu start seeing someone else is that cheating on your spouse even though you are not with that person but still in contact.
2006-06-14 07:16:42 · 9 answers · asked by Hero 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
There are two answers.
Legally, no it isn't cheating if you've filed a legal separation. During that time, it's an area between marriage and divorce. If one person has a relationship with another person it cannot be used against them in legal proceedings.
Morally. That's a Grey area. Is the separation a cooling off period so that each of you can get your heads together? I'd say, yes it is cheating because if you are with a person other than your spouse, then you need to go through the whole process and get a divorce. It's not like single life where you are either "dating" someone or else just "seeing" someone. You are married.
On the other hand, if you are separated as part of the divorce process (you've got a divorce attorney, paperwork is being drafted, belongings are divided) then no, it isn't cheating because the marriage is over and the final process needs to be completed.
On a different note, if you are separated, you probably aren't in a good place emotionally to be hoping into bed with someone else.
2006-06-14 07:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by BackpackerTD 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it cheating its pretty stupid. You have a failing relationship on one hand that you haven't yet recovered fully from only to get involved with another person when you haven't yet released your spouse. Like was mentioned above it's Adultery. You are setting yourself up for another failed romance, but if thats what you want...
2006-06-14 08:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by dixi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Techincally it is cheating until you have the divorce. If you have been apart this long why not move forward and if you are out looking then your marriage is over.
2006-06-14 07:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by kc69er_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are honest to all involved I don't think it's cheating. But technically it IS adultery. So..... depends, this one is a wavy line.
2006-06-14 07:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mariah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are legally separated, and have filed for divorce, I don't think that's cheating..but if you and your significant other need time apart and you separate to get your head together...yeah..its cheating...
2006-06-14 07:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by Goodspeed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on whether you are seperated as in not together or if you are seperated but have an open relationship where you agree to c other people but still be together
2006-06-14 07:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by ilovefreezebaby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that is not chaeting.
2006-06-14 09:51:04 · answer #7 · answered by m_l_p73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its adultery.
2006-06-14 07:20:58 · answer #8 · answered by caramel_sexy20 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-06-14 07:19:12 · answer #9 · answered by pjthedj247 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋