Sex before divorce is final

Is it normal to have a long drawn out divorce and start to have sex with someone else before the divorce is final? I have started seeing a lady that I was engaged to 14 years ago. we broke it off and went our seprate ways, bot married and now divorced... well I am not, but we started seeing each other and I was wondering if it is normal and if you think it is healthy? thanks

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Based on 235 votes (178 yes)
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  • Xanadu

    You shouldn't have sex with anyone but your spouce when you are still married - regardless as to whether or not a divorce is imminent.

    That being said, when you are used to having sex on a regular basis, (as in a healthy marriage), and something irreconcilable occurs that would cause the marriage to end; it is only natural to have the desire to continue with sexual behavior. Or...if your marriage had been on the rocks and it's been a long time since you've had sex, it's only natural to want to have it when you see your "freedom" so close on the horizon. Those desires should be fought. Sex in those situations, aside from being morally wrong, (which should be enough of a deterrent), usually are designated as "rebounds," are not entirely healthy and rarely end well.

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    • LovelyMay

      Well said :)

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  • Alaskaraven

    It's not right, and you know it, or you wouldn't be here asking a bunch of strangers.

    But, yeah, it's normal.

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  • cpg123

    fuck marriage

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  • smileytea

    It happens all the time.Once that emotional connection is lost, something inside you just wants to move on.Its tough to resist this instinct and not go after another person.Beliefs and morality go out the window when your instincts dominate, especially when going through a divorce. Divorce is difficult on most people and the desire to seek some kind of happiness to deal with all the crap of a divorce is very strong.Saying this though, you can with hold until after the divorce, but that takes some kind of strength not many are known to have.

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  • Your marriage is over emotionally & as a relationship & the legal termination is on the way & a technicality in that regard. I think it is normal to want to date and see others. You might want to consider if this is a rebound relationship. Take it slowly. Maybe get counselling to better understand your part in the failed marriage. I'm sure you do not want a repeat.

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  • DeZiredX

    You should out of respect of the value of marriage (not speaking in an religious sense) wait til your divorce is final.

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  • MorallyReprehensible

    fuck the bible.

    you go ahead and BANG OUT, brother!

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  • OuCh_ThAt_HuRt

    According to the Bible it is Adultry and the only grounds for divorce is adultry!

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  • Austalien

    This is a great start means your over your ex, I say go for it.

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  • davidnine

    Well,I suppose she could get you on adultery if the divorce is not final ? If you waited this long,what's a little longer... ?

    Hey,I'm not married,but all my friends are divorced,so,what do I know ?

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  • Southwest_Suburbs

    Divorce in the 1970's took about 8 weeks, today (mine for example) it could take over 2-years. YES, you should date. YES you should have sexual relations with a worthy partner. YES it's healthy and appropriate to do so. And YES, it's okay to fall in love again. Be smart about it, wear a rubber, don't bring your new girlfriend around your kids because it is icky and confusing to them. Be a gentlemen always, but for goodness sake, unless you've chosen celibacy, enjoy yourself.

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  • khkk

    do your new gf doggie style, call her by your wifes name and do it bronco style yahoooo

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  • hotmama50

    just be careful. in texas it's a common law state and if you "cheat" while you're still married the judge might be rougher on you.

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  • emmyrose

    Yeah normal, I'm in a relationship of 3.5 years and still not divorced to my ex hubby!

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  • ruralfrights

    Very common. I think it's okay as long ad you're not going home to your future ex at night.

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  • yeah you dont belong to your ex bang away

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  • gilliamjf

    IMO, you may have sex if your new partner and you are already in a committed relationship. But, you shouldn't sleep around just to spite your estranged spouse.

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  • andrian007

    What is so unhealthy about it? You both have sexual needs and there's mutual consent. It's not rape or anything, right? Go for it, mate.

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  • oldman

    Well you still both need sex, so yes keep on banging her right up to the last day.

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  • chatty

    Just you go on and f*** your brains out, marriage is paper only if you make no promise yo your God.

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  • Goatmeat

    Uniballers post

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  • imrighturwrong

    ur get divorced & ur soon to be ex could be doing the same. So why not?

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  • yes it is normal divorce takes a long time as you have to be apart for at least 12 months I think so if you meet someone in the meantime why not. The only thing that worried me in your post is you say your with an old GF its not wise to visit old holes if it didnt work out the first time may not work a second time

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