It almost seems this topic discussion and others I read are trying to justify adultery in this part of the world because many of us are here working alone without our spouses. The only definition of adultery that matters is the one set by the affected spouse. I guess one can fool around while married and as long as you don’t get caught, it's OK I guess!! The worst part is that people in this forum actually openly talk about dating while married. As far as the societies are concerned, all cultures consider adultery as a serious offense. Maybe the legal system defines adultery differently where one can get away from the legal punishment. Seems there is confusion between polygamy and adultery here. Having 10 wives in an African tribe, 4 wives in Islam or multiple wives in some parts of Nevada are not the same as Adultery. The main difference is, the other spouse knows that you have a person of the opposite sex with whom you have a relationship. Try it and see if the definition fits....as long as the other spouse does not mind, it is not adultery.
It almost seems this topic discussion and others I read are trying to justify adultery in this part of the world because many of us are here working alone without our spouses. The only definition of adultery that matters is the one set by the affected spouse. I guess one can fool around while married and as long as you don’t get caught, it's OK I guess!! The worst part is that people in this forum actually openly talk about dating while married. As far as the societies are concerned, all cultures consider adultery as a serious offense. Maybe the legal system defines adultery differently where one can get away from the legal punishment. Seems there is confusion between polygamy and adultery here. Having 10 wives in an African tribe, 4 wives in Islam or multiple wives in some parts of Nevada are not the same as Adultery. The main difference is, the other spouse knows that you have a person of the opposite sex with whom you have a relationship. Try it and see if the definition fits....as long as the other spouse does not mind, it is not adultery.