The Pitfalls of Dating a Married Woman

There are many reasons why some guys date married women. Some guys do it because she may be good looking. Others do it for the thrill of the ride, the taste of the forbidden fruit. Others do it because the married woman makes the first move. Whatever the reason it is morally wrong and there are pitfalls.

It simply isn't right dating a married woman. It is not fair to the husband who has an emotional attachment to his wife, even if their relationship has hit a rough patch. You should not date a married woman during this time as the married couple should be given the chance to see if they can save the marriage. Knowing that you didn't give the chance for the married couple to try to mend their relationship will be on your conscience for a very long time. Another thing to think about is if you become emotionally attached to a married woman, and she then decides to go back to the husband, then you will feel the hurt of the break up. Also put yourself in the shoe of her husband. How would you feel like if you were married and another guy started an affair with your wife? One thing is for certain, it won't be a pleasant feeling.

Dating a married woman who has children is also not a good idea as you will affect the lives of her children. If you are responsible for the break up or divorce of their parents, this will affect them emotionally. Research has shown that it will affect the child's behavior for the rest of their lives. The unexpected legacy of divorce, is a 25 year landmark study that shows that most children from parents who have broken up end up developing a sense that they are not wanted by one or both parents. They feel that they are unwanted baggage in their parents' new lives. They usually don't grow out of it and will feel traumatized for the rest of their lives. Another thing to consider is will you be willing to take on the responsibility in helping raise her children? Will you love them as your own?

In conclusion, it is morally wrong to break up a marriage as a result of you dating a married woman. Doing so also has many pitfalls as your actions is detrimentally affecting other people involved, most of all the children.