Posted by Doug Showalter on September 03, 1998 at 13:05:21:
In Reply to: Re: Adultery. What do I do now? posted by Theresa on September 01, 1998 at 12:29:16:
Theresa,
Such thoughtful, caring, and practical advice, and from one "who has been there." Thank you for sharing yourself in this very important way to help others.
The only significant place where I would differ with you is where you state categorically that "You will never trust him again."
That could turn out to be true. But I would not paint the future with such a broad, unyielding brush. Based on my experience of people, faith, and God's amazing grace, I certainly would leave room [in fact, considerable room] for the hoped for to happen.
I think the restoration of trust between two people whose marriage has been hurt by adultery, truly is possible with God's help. Of course, people's experiences can be very different, but I wouldn't rule that hope out at the start.
Best wishes to you, and thanks for all your helpful words to Lyn and to others with her concerns,
Doug Showalter