for some length of time, the initial infatuation dissipated and
they saw their husbands and wives sometimes at their worse
behavior. Whether this other side of him or her leads to small
or large conflicts, there will always be issues to deal with. In
the end, the magical happiness they once anticipated from their
married life is erased by the reality.
The Lord Buddha gave us criteria for choosing the right
person as a life partner. He or she should possess the following
four qualities:
1) Understanding and confidence in the Law of Kamma
2) Observation of the Precepts
3) Willingness to help others
4) Wisdom to discern between good and bad
These four qualities are essential in developing a solid
foundation in one's own life. Therefore one should seek them
in one's life partner, too.
Confronting an Adulterous Husband
In the book Good Question Good Answer Luang Phaw
offers answers concerning family related problems, and he
had this to say about dealing with an adulterous husband:
There are two main factors that can lead a man to become
adulterous.
The Warm Hearted Family
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The Womanizing and Alcoholic Husband