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My wife of 4 years recently told me she’s been having an affair for several months with a male friend of hers. In fact, she just left me for him. I’ve met him a few times before, guy she used to work with. I’m furious at both of them and really want to kick his ass. We don’t have any kids but I have a great career and my freedom to lose if I get arrested. I think it’s worth the risk anyway; this d-bag ruined my marriage. I don’t know if I’ll be able to respect myself if I don’t kick his ass. He not only hurt me but all of my family and friends and all of her family and friends that we built great relationships with over the years. Do you think I should do it? Also, despite her horrible actions I want her back. Would kicking his ass in anyway help or hurt my chances of getting her back?
"I think it’s worth the risk anyway; this d-bag ruined my marriage. I don’t know if I’ll be able to respect myself if I don’t kick his ass."
It takes two to tango.
"Would kicking his ass in anyway help or hurt my chances of getting her back?"
It would probably hurt them. They're going to frame you as being a psycho.
"We don’t have any kids but I have a great career and my freedom to lose if I get arrested."
Odds are, if you were to be arrested, it wouldn't bring you any closer to getting her back. You wouldn't gain anything from it in the end, but you could jeopardize your career and your future.
I'm not going to pretend to know how you feel. This isn't a crush, a oneitis, or even a girlfriend. This is a marriage. Its a big, big deal and I know its a tremendous loss for you.
If I were in your shoes, I have no idea what my course of action would be, but I really believe that you shouldn't turn to violence. There is really no value to be gained from it, and there is a lot to lose.
Reconciliation may be possible, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing that a dating future will exist for you if you make a decision to pursue. You aren't going to die alone or anything. I hope for reconciliation, but if it doesn't happen, be happy that there are no children in the marriage.
Don't be alone. Spend time with family and friends. Seek counseling if you need to. Don't rely on the PU forum. Now is not the time to get dating advice from mostly a bunch of teenagers.
I hope things work out for you. Good luck.