Hi again, As for Mikayla's post on fidelity in a relationship like the one of her friend's... I share your view. One cannot be held a hostage in a serious relationship where large stakes are involved. Love, friendship, togetherness, shared life experiences, good times, bad times, shared friends, finance... Not to mention the children. I have always regarded a relationship as a chair with four legs. It is up to everyone to define what the legs are, but for me, one of them has always been sex and intimacy. The point is, a chair can stand on three legs, too. But should there be a tiny little gust of wind or inbalance, the chair is sure to tip over. When there is a lot to lose, one could find alternative ways to "fix the broken leg". I have self been in a situation where I have very seriously weighed the option of getting my attention from someone else in order to save what is worth saving. Only that time, I finally decided that I can deal with the loss. So I broke up with her. These are not easy issues. And they are not supposed to be. I don't know if cheating is sometimes the only way to remain sane in a relationship. Nor do I know if it's always wrong. But if it comes to weighing the alternative, it surely is a bit tragic. Always.