Weekend Hope went to town to gauge the reactions of people on what they would do if their spouses cheated on them.Their views:
By Precious Owolabi
Mrs Omowumi Olasunkanmi
I f my spouse cheated on me with my best friend, it wouldn’t be the end. I would forgive him, and we would continue to live together as a family. However, I would never trust him again, no matter what he did to regain my trust.
As for my best friend, that relationship would be over. We would go our separate ways.
Mr Adebola Stephen
I f my spouse cheated on me with my best friend, I would reflect deeply on my own shortcomings—perhaps my friend took advantage of the situation because my spouse had previously confided in him about my behaviour, hoping he could help me improve.
I would try to make amends, forgive my spouse, and pray for God to heal our marriage.
Mrs Mary Fafore
I t would depend on the level of trust between my husband and me. If I had previously wronged him, I might consider forgiving him. If we had children together, I might try to keep my composure for their sake.
But if not, I would end the relationship with both my husband and the so-called best friend.
Miss Aluko Joy Oluwatosin
If I found myself in that situation, I would reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or even an elder for advice.
Honestly, I would confront both of them to understand their actions and ask why they did what they did.
For me, taking a step back and giving myself some space would help me begin to heal from the hurt and emotional trauma.
I would definitely consider forgiving them eventually, but before doing so, I would seek guidance from a therapist or counsellor to help me decide on the best way forward.
Mr Olasunkanmi Abusewa
I f my spouse cheated on me with my best friend, I would simply let her go. If she stays, who knows? She might even end up harming me.
Honestly, even if she cheated with someone else, I don’t think I would feel safe anymore.
The best thing for me would be to walk away from both of them—my spouse and my so-called best friend.
Betrayal from a best friend is one of the worst things anyone can experience.
I would start afresh and rebuild my life. But one thing is certain: I would never trust another woman again.
Mr Atolusi Damilola
N o matter how close my friend and my spouse may be, it is completely unacceptable for him to have had an affair with her.
If such a betrayal were to happen, it would be clear that my personal life had been compromised, and I would no longer be able to trust either of them.
To protect myself, the best course of action would be to cut ties with both individuals and avoid any future interactions or relationships with them, as their actions had proved them to be untrustworthy.