1. I Used to Love Her...


    Date: 7/30/2024, Categories: Loving Wives, Author: bydemander

    ... an adverse effect on the kids. Plus, they would become aware that their parents had other sexual partners.
    
    Jim left the office and immediately called a divorce lawyer whose name he had from a friend. His appointment was the next day. He was distracted at work and headed home early, picking up the kids from school. Linda got home on time from her job. Jim had decided to cook for all four so they could have family time. So, he put dinner on the table at six pm and they had something close to a normal meal. Except Jim and Linda really didn't talk to each other. After dinner, Linda cleaned up and Jim played checkers with both kids. On-line checkers with simultaneous games. He won both. But the kids were getting better. Linda watched for a while, then took the kids to bed.
    
    Jim went downstairs.
    
    The meeting with the lawyer yielded the following: no fault divorce in the Commonwealth required a full year of separation, because there were minor children. However, the process could be advanced if the petition alleged adultery. That would have to be proved by clear and convincing evidence, and there would need to be corroboration, even if the spouse had admitted adultery. A discussion ensued about how to prove it in this case. Because adultery is a misdemeanor in the state, Linda could not be compelled to testify about her night with Marc.
    
    Jim was warned that a resumption of sexual relations at this point would be called condonation and could negate the adultery ...
    ... charge.
    
    When he went home, Jim had his cell phone recorder ready.
    
    It was his turn to put the kids to bed. He had cooked spaghetti and meatballs, so they were messy. When he came downstairs, Linda again wanted to talk.
    
    Jim had the recorder on. Linda said, "Jim, we can get over this. I know it."
    
    "How? Shall I forget that you dumped me on our special night to go screw a football player? How could I forget?"
    
    "I was....overwhelmed. Like I said. Anyway, he was a disappointment."
    
    "Right. As if I believe that. He has a big reputation for his big equipment."
    
    Linda blushed. She said, "He is big. But he....he isn't like you. He's self-involved. Just take my word, I'd choose you over him every time."
    
    "Yeah. Except Friday night. Then you chose him over me in front of the whole world. And that was that for us. Surely you can see that."
    
    Linda said, "But I would never do it again. Never."
    
    Jim looked at her beautiful face. He spoke in a low voice. "No way I believe you. You'll do what you want to do, and fuck who you want to fuck. Well, it won't bother me anymore. I won't be hurt like that again - at least by you."
    
    He got up and went to his new abode. He was gasping when he sat down. It took him some time to get his breath back. It was even longer before he slept.
    
    The next day Jim dropped by Dee's office at lunch time. He had his recorder on. She accepted his request that they walk, maybe get a bite.
    
    As they walked to the street, Jim said, "I'm so lost, Dee. I don't ...