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Interesting
An aspect of infidelity not often discussed in LW stories:loss of what (love? Respect? Admiration? Value?)?
It's as though the wife had been an heirloom, perfect, highly valued. But now it has a crack in it. It's been glued together and you can barely see it but he knows it's there. It's not something he's proud of anymore. He's almost ashamed of it. Doesn't want to show it off any more.
I read BTB stories and I read reconciliation stories (no willing cuck stories). I don't mind a story like this that admits the pain. The recent series by The Unoriginalist is a case in point. Even when there is still love, the relationship is never the same. It can continue. Millions of marriages limp along from year to year, no longer satisfactory but continuing to coast on inertia.
HOW TO PLAN
for whom, and what for and when, TK U MLJ LV NV
Perfect line ...
"Once I realized that Laurie had feet of clay, it changed my image of her."
True.
Yep an interesting take -
He lost all his respect for her - he forgave her - easy enough it seems - but he lost her in his mind and could find no way back.
All to easy for any of us to find ourselves in his place OR HERS - love actually does cause chemical reactions that inhibit our perceptions of those we love - (actual science here not BS or romantic notions) - it MAKES us see them better than they are - vital to the survival of the species of course.
But when that spell is broken - what is left - if not respect and true trust we are lost - he did not worry about her after the affair - WHY NOT - did she regain hos trust immediately? Of course not. Did she modify her behavior away from how? Did not seem like it. So how did he get past that normal, natural period of question? He stopped caring - he saw her for the flawed h8man she was - we all are - and decide he did not care any more and would move on.
Did he stop loving her - maybe - more likely he stopped be impressed by her and wanted better - kinda shallow - but maybe good for them ????
Funny
it's like that scene in the movie City Slickers where Curly holds up one finger and says that it's one thing. Well, in this case it was that one thing that made his wife special to him, allowed him to overlook some "flaws" and when that one thing was gone the blinders were off. Some times it's hard to identify that "one thing" but you can sure tell when it is gone.
Don't know that the story was that well written but the premise was spot on to real life. I liked it.
so in the end
So in the end what she did served as the "slap upside the head" that knocked the rose-colored glasses that he looked at her through off.
I concur with the other comments that said this is a much more realistic portrayal of the aftermath of a spouse cheating.
It does not require many words to speak the truth-- Chief Joseph
Realistic!
This is a much more realistic look at a cheating spouse than some of the other stories. Another comment said it well, the cheating caused the husband to take off his rose-colored glasses and see her how she really is. Thanks for a real deep story.
Familiarity Breeds Contempt
The way to kill the Magic in a relationship is to get too sloppy. The beauty one becomes enraptured with loses her appeal when she leaves the bathroom door open while she takes a nasty dump. When she farts while in one's company. There are a hundred little things that add up to destroy our perception of the girl we held on a pedestal. Doing unpleasant things in privacy, and away from the eyes of one who is enraptured with her, will keep the love alive in a relationship.
Seven-year itch
In a successful marriage the irritating little traits we all exhibit get forgiven because they are more than balanced by the strengths and depths we discover in our partners.
Our common love for our children and grandchildren, our triumphs over setbacks and our coping with adversity, all help redeem us. Maybe seven years is just not long enough for this balancing out to happen.
Yep...
It does change everything.
My wife cheated on me, once. At least, that's what she told me. The oddest thing happened, while I was still fond of her and we went through marriage counseling, I had absolutely no desire for her. Not for sex, not for even holding one another, not for even a peck on the cheek. I began to find her revolting.
It's not that she a pure virgin when we married, I knew very well some of the guys that fucked her. While not the town bicycle, she had been test drove by many. And the guy she had the one night stand with was one she had fucked in her past. So why the change for me? We were married and her sexual past shouldn't have become part of our lives. I simply could not touch her.
We've lived like this for about 6 1/2 years now. From the outside we look like the perfect couple, although still childless. If one were to look closer, they would see we share nothing that most couples do, little looks and glances, a touch here and there, perhaps even the holding of hands. No, we simply don't have any physical interaction.
She was devastated at first. It wasn't until she saw my physical reaction, my being creeped out anytime she was even near enough to touch me, that she understood what she'd done. At least, she began to understand. We are like roommates now, we talk, eat together, watch television together, even go out together, as long as I don't have to touch her. We sleep in separate rooms and she found out I lock my door at night, she's tried the doorknob many times.
Why has she stayed? I simply don't understand it. She swears she's not cheating on the side and I heard the hum of a battery operated toy from time to time, but who knows, maybe she is getting some on the side. Me? Nope, I don't trust the opposite sex any longer and have no interest in pursuing another woman. The one I have cooks and cleans, we have good conversation and share bills (although I am putting away quite a lot where it won't be found).
The only thing that has changed has been Aubrey's biological clock is ticking ever louder. She wanted at least 4 kids and now in her mid 30's, she is starting to feel desperate. At least judging by the way she has begun to dress of late. She tends to wear revealing clothes and more than once has attempted to seduce me. And more than once, she has retreated to her room in tears.
What am I waiting for? for Aubrey to no longer be capable of bearing children and throwing her waste of life in her face. I don't hate her but I don't cringe from hurting her, it is simply payback for ruining our marriage and my life. And ultimately, should she never give birth, her own life too.
Second time through...
An outstanding point, but could have been communicated more richly.
often found this argument (or sad bit of reality)
lacking in many of the stories here that deal with adultery,
Thanks for giving this POV a voice.
Don't think you should have used the "wimp" tag for this story, though.
This Was Not Up To Your Literary Standards
You have certainly written better stories than this. I even question that it was written by the same person who has written such compelling previous works. 3 stars and I feel I am being generous. I am hoping this was an anomaly.
I like this story
I've thought this scenario could be the ending of a lot of reconciliation stories.
Once the egg has been cracked, its just a mattter of time before it begins to stink.
Lack of counseling and reevaluation of their partnership indicates it was a fairly shallow and tepid marriage to begin with. The adultery just brought the incompatibility into focus more sharply, and faster. At least there's no kids to suffer.
best way
Otherwise you end up like 3rd husband of serial cheating wife described on Facebook profile of dearbornmt@yahoo.com
True story
Real people
Reality
The one word to describe this story.
I enjoy btb and reconciliation stories, but I know that most of the stories are fiction, not likely to occur in real life. This story seems all too possible, with the only question being how long they last.
Excellent story of the real cost of cheating. 5 stars and favorited.
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