Is it okay to cheat on a spouse that has Alzheimer's?

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The discussion centers on the moral implications of cheating on a spouse with Alzheimer's, questioning the obligations one has to a partner who no longer recognizes them. Participants reflect on the emotional toll of caregiving and the loneliness that can arise, suggesting that seeking companionship might be understandable, though not necessarily justifiable. Pat Robertson's views are mentioned, highlighting the conflict between maintaining marital vows and the reality of living with an incapacitated spouse. The conversation also touches on the complexities of divorce in such situations, including financial and emotional ramifications for both partners. Ultimately, the thread emphasizes the difficulty of navigating love and loyalty in the face of severe mental decline.
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BobG said:
It's not like they'd remember it even if you got caught.

Or, more seriously, what sort of obligation do you have to a spouse that's so far gone they don't even remember who you are anymore? In other words, was it evil of Michael Schiavo to be living with his girlfriend for years while his wife, Terri Schiavo, was brain-dead, but physically alive, in the hospital?

Do they not recollect the wedding vows each made to the other?

“…to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, from this day forward until death do us part?”

Within that sacred promise is found the steadfast answer to your question.
 

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