Well we all know its adultery in the eyes of the law, but is it cheating?
2007-04-25 05:32:56 · 43 answers · asked by Toogsie 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Technically it is adultery if you are not divorced. I would further add that entering into another relationship that quickly would be unfair to the person you intend to be with if you are not emotionally ready to be in that relationship.
2007-04-25 05:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Devdude 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Of course it's not cheating. By the time you file for divorce the relationship should already be well and truly over in everything but the eyes of the law.
2007-04-25 05:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by Nathan D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Technically not cheating in my eyes. But because of divorce proceedings you may want to just keep the relationship on the very downlow until the divorce is final. Even something as minor as this can have an effect on settlement.
2007-04-25 05:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by prettyblueeyes101010 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the divorce is definite and there is no chance of reconciliation, then I wouldn't view it as cheating. However, I would not flaunt the new relationship until the divorce is final. Also, be sure this is not a rebound relationship to avoid loneliness.
2007-04-25 05:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it isn't cheating at all.
While, like you said, it might technically be called adultery, if you and your current partner are definitely leaving each other and it's just an issue of time, there's little reason for you to not see another person.
2007-04-25 05:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by staticolor 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't feel that it's cheating. Cheating is an issue of betrayal. If the marriage is doomed and all that is left is simply a legal formality, then I wouldn't feel any hesitation about a relationship during separation. It is your life. Make the most of the gifts life has to offer. Enjoy!
2007-04-25 05:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have parted and live at different addresses then no it is not cheating......the law would state you are still legally married but then the certificate at the end of the day is a piece of paper. It is what goes on in hearts and minds that is real.
2007-04-25 21:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by eagledreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If a relationship has broken down and both parties are divorcing. Seeing someone else is not cheating
2007-04-25 08:59:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does "cheating" mean to you? I can only say that to me, "cheating" involves breaking a promise or a committment I made. IMO, the moment the decision to divorce is made, it effectively terminates the committment and the promises you had made to each other. You can't "cheat" if there is no promise to break. It's like saying that it's "cheating" to look at your notes during an open-book test.
2007-04-25 05:40:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there is no chance that you and your ex will ever get back together (which i think is no because you are going through a divorce) then i don't think it is.. i don't even think i would call it adultery
2007-04-25 05:36:35 · answer #10 · answered by Angel 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No it is not. The marriage probably long before the divorce proceedings started ;sticking to your partner at this point does not make things better. The sooner you realise that your marriage is over and start dating again the better for you. In my opinion a marriage dies once the love between the parties involved dies.
2007-04-25 05:47:06 · answer #11 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋