Why do women stay with husbands who have affairs?

Question

I know, they all say "He didn't love her, he loves me and wants to work it out". Majority of the time, the men work it out becuase they don't want to pay child support, alimony, split the belongings, etc. If a man has a long term affair with someone else, that means his heart was with that person, not his wifes, for the year or years that affair went on. Knowing this, the wives hold onto their husbands with the kids, child support, etc. Why would someone want a man they have to blackmail into staying with?

CORRECTION *** WHY DO WOMEN STAY WITH HUSBANDS WHO HAVE AFFAIRS****

Answer 1

Women who stay with men who have affairs do so because they hold the keys to the "kingdom" that being his genetic prodigies, the primary residence, the lake house, the sports car, the diamonds, the investments, and the retirement account. Women cheating with married men do not hold his kingdom, his head, or his heart. All they hold is his ****, and in the big scheme of life, those are a dime a dozen, and easier to get than sliced bread, Sweetie.

Answer 2

There are far worse things in life than a husband who has a side affair that is long standing. Perhaps the wife doesn't really care about it, but gets what she wants and needs from the marriage. Not everyone places the same priorities on facets of marriage as others do. Some really don't give a care about all this fidelity stuff, others do. It is NOT my place to judge anyone's lifestyle.

Answer 3

Men are pigs, they get married to the woman of their dreams and some end up cheating on them for whatever reason. Probably worse yet is the woman that put up with this b.s.. They stay for whatever reasons, he a good father, supporter, husband, etc, even some stay because they are scared to make it on their own. But chances are he will lie and then do it again. I guess it falls under having your cake and eat it too. If women would just realize they dont have to put up with this as todays divorce courts are leaning toward the wife and she will get support, etc. and then they can get rid of this idiot and move on to find a better husband

Answer 4

WHY because most of the time the woman has already cheated on the man anyway and she is so smart and plays so innocent that her hubby never knows like most men never do. And she is never caught. Then the men has an affair and she stays because she knows deep down she to is ust as capable and low down.
And she knows also that its easier to be with then to not be with him. So she stays and never lets him hear the end of it and the whole time she herself is also a cheater. So why not stay?

Justin

Answer 5

Well, some women believed that their husbands will come home eventually. Many feel that they have made the choice and should con't to bear with it. Why go thru' all the jazz and looked for a new man when we all know that all men are jerks!

Answer 6

Low self esteem, and the belief he is truly sorry. As alot of men say its easier to beg for forgiveness than ask

Answer 7

Cause they are dumb and must like the abuse. When someone doesn't like something or someone they stay far away from the thing or person they dislike. If they don't it is because they enjoy it.

Answer 8

But see that isn't true either... If the man really loved the mistress he would leave is wife no matter what.. Obviosly he doesnt love her just as much as he doesnt love his wife..

Answer 9

I don't know why women stay with their husband after they have cheated on them.I sure as hell wouldn't.If my husband cheated on me i would leave his *** in a heart beat.No questions asked, i would pack all my **** and i would be gone.

Answer 10

Many women have a tenadancy to blame themselves for these things.