Is it ok to accept money from a married guy?

Philippines
November 6, 2007 4:56am CST
"Is it ok to accept money from a married guy?" A shocking text message from my friend and she's really serious on getting my honest opinion, she told me that she has a friend who is dating a married man and that this friend of mine is thinking to keep her distance to her friend, she doesn't want to judge her but in her opinion (and also my opinion) it's never been ok to destroyed a family. But my friend says that the guy is really consistently chasing her friend up to the level that the guy is already giving her money. And so to answer my friends question based on my own personality. I will never ever date a married guy not unless he didn't tell me his already married (that's not counted of course, because I don't have knowledge that he is already married). So that means I will never ever accept money from a married man. I just hate knowing that there are husbands who are cheating with their wives. But I think as long as there are women out there who entertain a married suitor then cheaters will always cheat. I am not Saint I am not perfect, Yes I am also a sinner, I also make mistakes but this sin I won't even try to commit. What's your opinion?
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15 responses
• United States
6 Nov 07
I would say your friend needs to take a long hard look at her life and decide what is important to her and why. What if she were the wife and he was dating someone else, how would she feel then? Are their children involved? This will definitely impact them! Its really sad when men have such low self-esteem that they resort to victimizing women in this fashion. They not only rob the women of good relationships but in the long run by stringing them along they destroy what little value the women place on themselves. The women are always at their beck and call but the men are never at the womens. This isn't a relationship! Its a manipulation intended to make the man feel better about himself and his self worth. Demeaning to both his wife, kids and the other woman (and usually there is more than one other woman) and emotionally damaging to the women that he has victimized. Unfortunately, the man convinces himself that this is acceptable and okay and that its everyone else with the problem. Tell your friend to RUN, run fast and far from this man before he destroys her! Even if she has to move she must get away from him now before it is too late! This man is victimizing her and she needs to know this. When we are in a situation like this we are often too close to the situation to see it!
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• Philippines
7 Nov 07
hello countrymom! sorry you got me wrong, it's not my friend it's my friend's friend. you're point of view is very clear and nice. I will tell my friend to share all of your advice to her friend. thanks for responding. happy mylotting!
• Philippines
9 Nov 07
Your point of view is very clear and well said. I will definitely share this to my friend. Thanks for responding armyofficerwife! Happy post!
• United States
8 Nov 07
I have not seen more excellent advice in a long time. You have hit the nail on the head in that a woman who falls for the married men's lines (translate that into lies) is robbed of having a real relationship and is victimized by men who prey on vulnerable women to make them feel good about themselves. Longing to feel better, they assume a "rescuer" role and it is demeaning to everyone involved. He will use her and then abandon her and it's off to another unsuspecting victim who will boost his low low ego. She will be left picking up the pieces, or worse, living with a man she will never be able to trust not to do the same to her. This friend should indeed run as far and as fast as possible from this abuser! If she thinks she could have a life and any kind of happiness with him she is wrong, for if he did it with her, he will do it to her, in an effort to fill that empty black void which lies inside him. And, if she is just in it for the money, she needs to see what SHE is doing to herself. Have more self-respect, avoid someone who has made a commitment to another, even if they don't keep it it's terrible to do such a thing to another woman! The man won't change, statistics have shown that to be true. I wish your friend well and clarity in her decision.
@Linarae (27)
• United States
6 Nov 07
It's only cheating because everyone doesn't know the rules! If the guy is really serious about taking care of 2 women he will tell his wife. If this girl wants to accept being second fiddle, so be it, but on an equal field it is the wifes decision as to what she will accept in her life. If he refuses to tell her he is a person who is into controlling others lives and they both should run fast and far.
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
Oh! If there is a rule with regards to taking care of 2 families it is breaking my heart. Thanks for responding Linarae, happy post!
• China
6 Nov 07
well,i think it depends on the situation what u face with,like what u show to us,i think u shouldn't accept his money,if u do that,u accept him.
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
Let's not accept money from a married guy. Thanks for responding!
• United States
6 Nov 07
I think you should never accept money from a married man. If he is married he has a right to his family. If he is giving someone else money then he is not a man who is there for his family. Who really wants the type of man thats going to cheat on his wife and family and give the money that he is suppose to be making to support his family away.
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• Philippines
7 Nov 07
It's really sad to know that my friend's friend is accepting money that should be for the wife and children of that guy. Thanks for responding.
• United States
6 Nov 07
Well i am not nor will i ever be somoenes little secret...if they were sleeping together that there is already wrong.. i have married friends but i dont hide it from their wives... and if i am in a jam and they offer 20 bucks. and their wife is okay with it then i will take it as long as they agree to me paying them back.
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
There's nothing wrong in befriending a married man as long as it is clear that it is only friendship. It is much better if their wives are also your friends. Thanks for responding!
• China
6 Nov 07
hello,everybody! In my opinion,it's absurd to accept money from a married guy. Firstly,I will never consider a married guy to be whom I date with,even someone have a girlfriend.Because it can prove that the guy isn't a firm boyfriend and I believe he will bring me the same suffering in one day. Secondly,accepting money from a married guy means that you are his mistress .How about your pride? You never stand with him in the same level about your relationship which is destined to fail!
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• Philippines
7 Nov 07
hello chenjing! welcome to mylot! I also hate a cheater boyfriend. Thanks for responding.
@livewyre (2450)
6 Nov 07
Accepting money from anyone you are not in a relationship with is a little bizarre, money for what exactly?? She should be saying 'what the heck is this money for??' If she IS in a relationship then she is already on the way to breaking up the family and the money is a side issue - why would a girl accept money from any guy at all???
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
According to my friend her friend told her that she is not in a relationship with this family man but they chat regularly on net, they talk on the phone everyday, and she accept money from him for future business plus He is seriously chasing her. I am also wondering what kind of business are they talking about. The guy is working in other country but they already met personally twice here in China. My friend says she really have a bad feeling that her close friend is destroying a family, she wants to get angry to her friend everytime she thinks of the poor wife and how unfair her husband is. My friend wanted to keep her distance to her friend because of this.
@livewyre (2450)
8 Nov 07
From what you say, I would guess that she is not exactly discouraging him. If it were my friend who were doing this I would have to say that I was not happy with what was going on and my relationship with that friend would definitely cool off... I can only go on what you have said, but it seems clear that a man is being encouraged into unfaithfulness unless his wife is aware of the frequent contact and flow of money. If as you say, the relationship is not yet actually adulterous... the best thing that could happen would be for someone to let the wife know right now before things go too far....
• Philippines
9 Nov 07
my friend is really bugging bout this issue, she wants to stay away from her friend but she is afraid she's over re-acting and that maybe others will think that she is acting like a Saint. She said she is also not perfect, but everytime her friend will tell stories about this married man suitor giving her all attention and money, my friend feels anger to her friend. I actually share all the comments I had here on mylot with her and encourage her to keep her distance to that friend. thanks for sharing livewyre, your comment really helps. have a nice post!
• United States
7 Nov 07
In any case or way you look at it whether it is the husband or the wife who is cheating it is never right. The person who is being aproached to be the other woman or man should run the other way and think about how they would feel if the sho was on their foot.Your friend should try to giud her friend in the right direction because taking money from this man is wrong in every sense of the word and if that doesnt work then yes distance yourself from that person. Bad things lead to no good and she doesnt want to get caught up in that.
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
Thank you for responding. I will tell my friend about your comment. Happy posting!
@joodzki6 (596)
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
no...that's a big noh, noh! no matter what the reason is...for me it's not proper.
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
I like the way you say no LOL. Thanks for responding and happy post!
@lexus54 (3572)
• Singapore
6 Nov 07
'It takes two to tango', as the saying goes. As long as both parties are willing, a relationship is sustained. Your friend's friend should know better that she should not be involved with this man, since his marriage is not a secret to her. If she does not keep her distance (regardless that he is taking the initiative and making the approaches), then she will continue to encourage him, especially if she accepts his money or finances. It is certainly not right for the man to cheat on his wife, because God forbids and it is not fair to the wife. It is also not right for the woman to egg him on like he wasn't doing anything wrong. She can help counsel him to forget her, keep his marriage intact, love his wife and not have eyes for other women. But does she have the will, or will she also be equally guilty if his current marriage eventually breaks up? She can help influence things, and that is up to her.
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• Philippines
7 Nov 07
You are right lexus, "it really takes two to tango", my heart is breaking thinking about the wife and the children's situation. If I were their daughter I think it will be the lowest point of my life and I will hate my dad forever. Thanks for responding.
• United States
6 Nov 07
I think often times we assume that the wife doesn't know about these things. Just a funny story to tell you about. There was this husband who had a mistress. He cheated and hung around with his mistress for years. Then one day when his son grew up he found out about his father's mistress and insisted that he get rid of the mistress or he was going to tell his mother. So, the father after many years of being with the mistress decided he would break it off and be home with his wife. So, the next day the son is at home and his mother comes to his house panicking. Saying how her husband was driving her crazy. He just has been complaining no stop and just being around the house. Long story short she ends up telling the son how she knew about the mistress a long time ago and she wants the husband to get back with his mistress. Because as long as the husband was or had his mistress in his life he always treated the mother that much better. He would be more loving, spend more time with her, and just overall a better partner. So, when the mother found out it was the son who was to blame for the father breaking off his relationship with the mistress, she instructed him that he needed to immediately tell his father to get back with the mistress. So, that things could be happy again. Point of the story, is that sometimes people know about these things. Also, that we shouldn't blame the mistress or the husband any more in this situation. They are both adults and they both know what they are getting themselves into. Worry about the battles that are our own and leave it be. What does it matter if she is taking money from him, she is already involved with him. I don't think it will really make that much of a difference. Unless the husband is cramping the lifestyle of his own family by giving money to his mistress instead of paying his families bills and taking care of business, then that would be a problem. Otherwise, why not!
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
Well, if that is your opinion, I respect it. I know that people have many differences. It doesn't mean your idea is not jiving with us is you're not welcome to respond to this discussion. By the way, does that story for real? I'm sorry but I really can't believe that there is a wife who would want to share her husband with other woman, if that story is true to life then I would assume the wife doesn't have enough love for the husband because she doesn't care sleeping with a cheater. Thanks for responding.
@alamode (3071)
• United States
6 Nov 07
In many cases, guys only think about what they want and not about the consequences. Then it becomes the woman's place to stop things before they cause pain for the innocents, the wife or children. No matter how they chase, she can say no! And it is NEVER a good idea to take money from a man... it makes them feel that they have a 'right' to whatever they want from a woman. And a woman with self-respect will not agree to be bought!
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
I agree with you alamode, women can always say NO to a family man. Woman should never take money from a man unless he is her father LOL. We should respect ourselves and I believe woman can earn and get what they want on their own.
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@alamode (3071)
• United States
7 Nov 07
And most fathers, even when they complain, love to be able to help!lol! It sounds like you know yourself and what is good for you... you'll do well in life!
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
That is so sweet of you alamode! I think my experience in life made me a better person. I can't remember the last time I ask my dad for money, ever since I got a job I think I'm richer than him LOL (I'm just kidding). Well that's because my dad needs to pay everything from electric bills to tuition fees etc etc but the good thing is he doesn't have extra money to have another woman aside from my mom LOL. Have a nice day my friend!
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@fanji008 (775)
• China
6 Nov 07
Hi,there! Frankly speaking,I don't think it's good to get money from a married guy nor love. For me,dating with a married guy is sth that I would never do.Never ever. On one side,it's not nice at all to destroy a family,on the other side,it's not good for the girl at all. So I think girls should have very clear relationship with married guys and keep certain distance. Otherwise,there might be problems.
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• Philippines
7 Nov 07
Hello fanji! Me too, I will never ever even look for a married guy not even try to glance at once LOL. Thanks for responding.
• China
7 Nov 07
OK.I agree with you in some degree.A woman who has self-esteem should not accept money from somebody. I always think that woman can live on herself.So your friend's friend should not accept the guy's money. what's more,he has married.
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
Yes woman should not depend on others specially to other woman's husband LOL. Thanks for responding.
@ayou82 (3450)
• Philippines
6 Nov 07
Umm for that well , thats hard actually because he is married and the thing is there is a family involve in the issue so..i think i will think first carefully before i make a move.
• Philippines
7 Nov 07
Hi ayou! Thanks for responding.