When married couples separate, are they free to date and sex other people? Are they cheating by dating?

Some people have been separated for years and I was just wondering if they are allowed to date and have sex with other people while separated. What say you?








AKAO4D.When married couples separate, are they free to date and sex other people? Are they cheating by dating?
I see nothing wrong with them dating or sleeping around while separated.


They are no guarantee they will get back together and shopping around may make them realize what they had together. I am a very open minded person and if I was separated from my husband and he slept around so be it. They was something went wrong in the first place for the 2 to be separated. Just my opinion!!When married couples separate, are they free to date and sex other people? Are they cheating by dating?
Right or wrong, here in the States, most people do date while separated from their spouse. Is it cheating? Any judge would say so if there's physical contact between the two. However, less and less judges actually care about adultery anymore as it is so common now-a-days.


For me personally, if I were separated for an extended period of time, yes I would date. We all have needs and no one enjoys being lonely. If divorce is in the plans, darn right I would be moving on.
Legally? You are married until you divorce. So having sex with anyone while still married that is not your husband is adultery.





But, it's become a gray area these days and people who separate just go on and live their own life until they want to get married again then they get the divorce.





Some people find it easier since everything is already split and all they have to do is sign the papers and it's done. No fighting, no hassle.





I say, each to their own. Whatever works for them.
If they are separated, there is the chance they will get back together and then they have to deal with having another relationship, hurting the new person they are dating, etc. Not a good idea. If people are separated for years, there is a bigger problem, and I wouldn't date this person.
Obvioulsy this varys from one relationship to another.





I would come to an understanding with the separated partner about what is ok for the both of you. Are you both looking for space or you want to look for other people now.





Just have a conversation with the other party about your expectations and rules etc.
A separation is NOT a decree of divorce. A separated couple is STILL married so if you have sex during a separation you ARE cheating.
kind of because they are married





they could possibly get back together
Do whatever it's over anyways.
WE WERE ON A BREAK!





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