I have been reading a lot of threads lately and noticed a trend in the ones that are about affairs that occur during marriage. I noticed some folks ALWAYS suggest divorce in the event of an affair. I know that divorce is an "out" that God has given if an affair happens, but just because it is given as an option, should it always be taken?
I also know that there is a difference between a repentant spouse and an unrepentant spouse, and that plays a big role in any decision to divorce.
I am curious what factors effect your decision to divorce or try to save a marriage after an affair. Is it that an affair of any kind will always lead to divorce for you? Is it one strike and you're out? If someone is asking for advice regarding whether they should divorce or not after an affair, is it in the right spirit if we are always suggesting divorce? We ourselves may opt for divorce in our own situations, but is it right to always suggest it for everyone else in an affair situation?
I also know that there is a difference between a repentant spouse and an unrepentant spouse, and that plays a big role in any decision to divorce.
I am curious what factors effect your decision to divorce or try to save a marriage after an affair. Is it that an affair of any kind will always lead to divorce for you? Is it one strike and you're out? If someone is asking for advice regarding whether they should divorce or not after an affair, is it in the right spirit if we are always suggesting divorce? We ourselves may opt for divorce in our own situations, but is it right to always suggest it for everyone else in an affair situation?