Is it cheating to sleep with another woman when your wife wanted separation and cuts off all intimacy?

Question by Lululu: Is it cheating to sleep with another woman when your wife wanted separation and cuts off all intimacy?
We have been separated because she wanted to while she’s been having a “close frinendship” with another man. In the meantime, she told me that I shouldn’t look to her for any sort of intimacy or wait for her. Would it still be cheating if I slept with another woman at this point?

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Answer by 72GranTorino
Were you still legally married? If your answer is yes, then yes you cheated.

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  1. Kaitlin says:

    yes it is until you have finally signed the divorce papers and are officially divorced you are still married to your wife and it would be considered cheating.

  2. CoeyG says:

    As long as you are still married it is cheating.

  3. BLACK HORSE says:

    Nah I would sleep with other women. I doubt that she’s just having coffee with this other guy. She left you for this guy. I think her affection is going to him. She basically dumped you. This is as good as divorce. If you weren’t married it wouldn’t be so confusing, but the fact is that nobody can make those kinds comments then leave with another person and not expect their spouse to take it seriously (i.e divorce them). If you have any self respect you will understand what I’m saying. She left you and dumped you to be with another man, and if she didn’t she’s definitely rubbing it in your face which shows absolutely 0 respect for you and your marriage. You can sleep with whoever you want.

  4. Plays with Squirrels says:

    You’ve got a much bigger problem than that.

    “Friendship with another man”?

    You have an unfaithful spouse, who in principle is about to, or alreday has committed adultery.

  5. latinomale64 says:

    Both of you are playing with words. If you want to pursue another relationship, and she wants the same, then why separate? I would think that separation would give you both a time alone to think and contemplate any issues that you might have. It seems that both of you are taking this time apart to pursue other relationships and in fact, this is more damaging. She wanted to have a “close friendship” with another man, so what was the purpose of separating? Might as well gottten divorce and went forward with finding other partners.

    If you are still married thou, it would be cheating unless in her eyes, that is what she is already doing. Ask her.

  6. AhManDuh says:

    If your still married to this woman then YES it is cheating. Its one of those things you don’t want to mess around with either because if she can prove that you were unfaithful during your marriage it could hurt you in the divorce process.

  7. Deacon says:

    NO. She laid it all out for you, pal so do what you like. You deserve happiness and she is getting it elsewhere.

  8. Bumblebeee says:

    It is always better to be able to take the higher moral ground.

    First off you need to think long and hard about why it is acceptable for your wife to treat you this way. I think if you did, you would realise that you need to officially end things, divorce and then take some time for yourself before jumping into bed with someone else.

    It is always unwise to bring other people into your marriage and at the moment you have the upper hand and could file for divorce on grounds of her adultery.

    Get rid of her and move on.

  9. ♥.•*´Bumble Bee♥.•*´ says:

    Yes it’s still cheating

  10. Doug Steponin says:

    Umm…technically it is infidelity if you are still married.
    However, if she has broken HER vows to be intimate with you, all bets are off!

    Is there a chance at reconciliation with your wife? If so, you may consider waiting a bit. If not, file papers and start a new life.

    Before you re-marry, learn from your past. Make sure the qualities you desire in a woman are clear and don’t settle for 2nd best. You deserve to get what you want in life.

  11. Pisces Princess says:

    Are you legally separated from her? If you are then no you wouldn’t be cheating on her because legally you’re not really obligate to her as far as sexual needs. You both have agreed to be apart from one another. However if you’re not legally separated then it may be considered a form of cheating. However it depends on your morales as well, if you feel that her saying she wants space so she can have a close friendship with a man that is not you, her husband is her form of cheating then do what you feel comfortable with. I don’t understand why the word play. Is she trying to have this relationship with this man to see if more becomes of it and when it does she will then divorce you but until then she’s holding on to you just in-case she has to come back? Why as her husband are you allowing her this time and space to be with a man, why not divorce her? After she’s tested the grass on the other side would you really be wiling to take her back? How would you be able to trust her again? How would you be able to look at her or even make love to her knowing that she’s been with another man and you’ve allowed it? You need to speak with your wife and let her know that since she’s wanted to have a closer relationship with another man other than you it’s time to end the marriage so the both of you can move on with your lives. Stop playing the games before both of your lives pass you by.

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