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JSmooth: Thanks so much for the input! Here's why I know things are different in this situation - She has basically admitted that she only married him largely for security, and that the connection is nil. I myself was shocked when I'd reconnected with her, to see who she'd wound up with! He couldn't be the more opposite of me, and also opposite to her.
The thing is, everything she craves out of life I provide naturally, because it's simply who I am inherently; I don't have to try at all. The crazy romantic things I do are effortless; it's just me being me. He's totally the typical guy that gets lazy and starts flagging in appreciating his marriage; I click so well as a best friend to her as well as perfectly-matched lover I know I'd never allow myself to become stagnant because of how much I appreciate her.
She's been cut-off from her family over this, and my family is so hurt that it has caused major problems as well. This whole test-by-fire involving her friends and family has really done much to prove the lengths she's gone to in order to have me. She'd never meant for us to become involved, and when it first happened we both were certain it was all over once the husband found out by her own admission.
However, he took a very unexpected turn and blessed the union, and things have been that way ever since. Because of societal expectations, mainly from our friends and families, this can't necessarily continue the way it has the past 8 or 9 months. At some point it appears an ultimate choice will have to be made from one of the three of us, and I suppose that by me continuing to ride it on happily is the best course until we all feel a natural transition that's peaceful, logical, and sound. Again, thanks for your input!
Fair...that does change things some. Then it's pretty much up to her to "Shit or get off the pot" so to speak.