Can I be “Friends” With my Cheating Husband?
Can I be “Friends” With my Cheating Husband? My husband of 26 years informed me that he no longer loves me and wants a divorce. Shortly after I found out that there is another woman in his life. I can’t breathe Cathy, my pain is so terrible. On top of that he says he wants to be “friends” and to remain a part of my life. How can I be his friend after what he has done? How do I get over the pain this is causing me? ShellyAnswer: Dear Shelly, I’m sorry for the loss of your marriage. I know the devastation you are feeling and I promise, it is not terminal. In time, you will heal and move on to rebuild your life. You can’t be his friend. Not at this point anyway. You can’t heal the pain over the loss of him if he is a constant part of your life. You have to quit him “cold turkey.” No contact unless it pertains to issues with your children. Even then, I suggest all contact be via email. More than li
