Can a Christian marriage survive an affair?
Yes, mine did! When Ron and I got married, both of us believed that it was the other person’s job to “Make me happy!” We soon found out—that was impossible. I complained and criticized my way through our first year. Then Ron retaliated with the “I’m a bad husband because you’re a bad wife” defense. Our anger and resentment grew until they overshadowed our love. Another man That’s when I met Jake. He thought I was beautiful, funny, and smart. He only saw the good in me and he bathed me in compliments. We worked for the same company so it was easy to spend time together. We started meeting for lunches, then dinners, and eventually—dessert. In June of 1980, I told my husband what he already knew, “Our marriage is falling apart…we’re both miserable.” Then I surprised him with, “So, I need some time to think—I’m moving out.” (I didn’t tell him about Jake.) Love without limits: Its true source Feeling lonely?: Join our online chat He begged, “I won’t yell at you anymore—I’ll be a better husb
