Hello again Jenira,

I was terribly saddened to hear that things did not work out for you, but when the element of trust has been lost from a relationship it often takes considerable effort by the offending partner to earn it back.

But is is perfectly clear in this situation that he has no intention or desire to admit that he wants to remain a single man, but with all the sleeping benefits of being in an open marriage.

To be unfaithful a person must first be in a committed, mutually respectful relationship.

Since he has not made any such commitment to you of his sexual fidelity, in his mind he may believe that he has done nothing wrong.

As for him showing respect for any woman including yourself for more than a one night stand, forget it.

Not that this information probably helps to heal your wounded heart, but at least you have the comfort of knowing that you did what you reasonably could to give him the opportunity to mend his ways, even if he does not deserve it.

Enough is more than enough with this man?

EoT