How to Leave A Husband That Cheats

Only you can decide if leaving your cheating husband is the right thing to do.

When a husband cheats, it is a humiliating and shameful experience. You should never feel bad about wanting to leave him because of it. Your husband has broken his vows to you and the sanctity of your marriage. It's okay for you to leave if you want to.

Instructions

1. Explain to your husband how you feel about the cheating situation. Tell him exactly how it made you feel and why it is not okay. Let him know that he has betrayed you in the worst way and that you feel it is best for you to leave him.

2. If he begs you to stay and forgive him (and you don't want to), stay strong and say no. Tell him that you can forgive him, but that you will not stay. Let your husband know that he had a great thing and that he has lost it all by cheating.

3. Leave. Go stay with friends or family. You could also make him leave. Do whatever is best for you.

4. Remain civil to your husband. Even though he cheated, don't stoop down to his level by acting like a child with him.

5. If there are children involved, explain the situation to them however you feel it is best. Only you know what your kids should and should not know. Whatever you do, don't bash their father in front of them. You can tell them that daddy did something wrong, but don't let the cheating come in between the children and their relationship with their father.

Tips & Warnings

• If your husband has been abusive or controlling in any way, you might want to seek counseling first with either an attorney or a therapist to help you decide on the proper course of action before telling your husband that you're leaving.

References

• Psychology Today; Adultery: What Should the Betrayed Spouse Do?; Mark D. White; May 2010