Infidelity

Infidelity is a very controversial subject in the modern day. Infidelity encapsulates a lot of interesting themes such as betrayal, lust and taking risks. But, to what degree Infidelity is 'being bad' as such is debatable. To one person, the opportunity to be unfaithful to their partner causes no great concern; to another, it is abhorrent behaviour and should be looked down upon and discouraged.

The media continually bombards us with images of sex and it is unsurprising that infidelity is possibly less frowned upon in the modern time than at any other. Films also portray infidelity as somewhat acceptable although to be fair, films tend to be based on fictional scenarios. But, they can play their part in influencing others to commit acts that they may not otherwise feel aligned to do, out of the feeling of uncontrolled lust to others. This is not always a case but, the mere idea of it can have consequences on a seemingly stable partnership, no matter which gender is involved.

It can be understandable that in some cases it is neither the one extreme or the other. Occasionally people feel they are neglected by their partner and would like company from another. Others feel they are not given the sexual satisfaction they should deserve and, therefore, seek it from others. But to what degree is this bad?

I believe deliberately being unfaithful is wrong since humans are supposed to be monogamous mammals, the traits of polygamy lost through evolution and our higher social structures. But then again, if it is just for company or feeling alone and needing someone to talk too, there is no harm involved for either party.

Sex is not a bad thing, but when it is manipulated to be pleasure for one party and harm/humiliation/hurt for another, it could be deemed 'being bad'.

I have provided a link to another blog that deals with the issues of infidelity:

http://infidelityrants.blogspot.com/

Here is a further link on how to get back at partners who have been unfaithful:

http://www.infidelity.org.uk/

And a link for how to deal with Infidelity: http://www.infidelity.com/