What is friendship created through adultery?

[CheertheSecond]

It is a very strange expression so I would like to hear some elaboration

 

[Tempokai]

Spoiler

Ah, “friendship created through adultery,” the kind of phrase that makes you wonder if it was coined during a midlife crisis or by someone who binged too many soap operas while downing their third bottle of cheap red wine. It sounds like the kind of alliance forged in the fires of questionable decisions, emotional chaos, and the gentle sound of wedding vows being shattered into oblivion.

So, let's break this down for our curious forum friend, shall we? This delightful little phrase seems to allude to a situation where two people, probably entangled in the fine art of betraying their respective partners, somehow manage to bond. Picture it: after the thrill of sneaking around wears off, what's left? Maybe some awkward post-affair conversations about life, failed dreams, and how both of them are absolutely terrible at respecting boundaries.

These two now have something in common—betrayal. Isn't that sweet? Their friendship might bloom from shared guilt, mutual disdain for their partners, or perhaps just the adrenaline rush of doing something they know they shouldn’t have. Oh, what a foundation for a lasting connection. This isn’t your typical "met at a coffee shop" origin story. No, no, this is "we destroyed a couple of lives together and now grab brunch every other Sunday."

And here's the kicker: they can't even complain to anyone about their newfound friendship. Can you imagine the conversation at a dinner party? "Oh, where did we meet? Funny story... well, it involved some broken vows, late-night rendezvous, and a complete lack of foresight." Yes, I’m sure that’ll go over well.

In short, “friendship created through adultery” is like forming a bond in the least sustainable way possible. It’s built on lies, deceit, and probably a sprinkling of guilt. Sure, they might become friends, but that friendship is a ticking time bomb of emotional landmines just waiting to explode. Nothing says besties for life like remembering the mutual destruction of trust and fidelity, right?

Step 1: The Seductive Spark​

It all begins with two people, either trapped in the monotony of their own loveless relationships or just experts at terrible decision-making. Perhaps it starts at work, or maybe they’re “just friends” who happen to share lingering glances over coffee—or, more likely, vodka. The chemistry is undeniable, the excitement of doing something forbidden sends their pulses racing, and they’re suddenly feeling alive in a way they haven’t since their last bad haircut.

They start an affair. There's passion, secrecy, and a lot of sneaking around. It’s like being teenagers again, except with a lot more consequences and a lot less common sense.

Step 2: From Illicit Lovers to Besties?​

After the initial thrill, the passion might cool down (probably because they both realize they’re horrible at keeping secrets and their partners are starting to ask why they’ve suddenly developed a passion for “late-night meetings”). And now, what do they do with all that free time together? They start talking. Uh oh. They bond over their shared guilt, or their dissatisfaction with life, or maybe just a mutual appreciation for the fact that they didn’t get caught—yet.

The affair fizzles out (usually because one of them realizes sleeping with someone who can’t even handle basic commitment might not be a great life choice). But they think, hey, let’s stay friends. You know, like adults do. They’ve formed this weird, inappropriate connection, and now they’re convinced they can salvage it. Because sure, nothing says “long-term friendship potential” like being co-conspirators in a betrayal.

Step 3: Guilt & Awkwardness – The Foundation of Friendship!​

Now, the problem is that every time they meet, their past deeds are hanging in the air like a cloud of cheap perfume. They might try to ignore it, but deep down, they both know the truth: they’re terrible people—or at the very least, terrible at making life decisions.

One of them will likely start feeling uncomfortable because, shocker, it’s hard to be genuine friends when your relationship started with hiding in motels and lying to your significant others. Cue the passive-aggressive remarks, awkward silences, and the constant feeling that someone’s about to confess to a priest.

Step 4: The Slow Unraveling (AKA the “This Was a Terrible Idea” Phase)​

As time goes on, the cracks start to show. They might try to hang out in groups, thinking it’ll dilute the awkwardness, but instead, it just makes everything worse. Inevitably, one of them says something that hits a little too close to home. Maybe they joke about the affair, or maybe they let slip that their partner almost caught them. Suddenly, the once-thrilling connection starts feeling like a burden—like wearing a coat made of shame, discomfort, and bad life choices.

They start avoiding each other, maybe intentionally or maybe just because every encounter now feels like they’re at the scene of a crime they never got caught for. The trust they thought they had? Non-existent. The bond they built? Fragile as a soap bubble.

Step 5: The Glorious Flame-Out​

Finally, it all blows up—either in a dramatic argument or through passive neglect. Maybe one of them gets caught (oops), and suddenly their little “friendship” becomes public knowledge. There’s nothing quite like a spouse finding out about the affair and demanding to know why on earth you’re still friends with this person. Cue the swift unfriending on social media, deleted text messages, and a frantic scramble to convince everyone that, “No, we’re just friends now, I swear!”

Even if they don’t get caught, the relationship just implodes on its own. The guilt, the awkwardness, the constant reminder of their poor judgment—all of it piles up until one day, one of them just stops responding to texts. The friendship fizzles out, quietly and inevitably.

Step 6: The Aftermath​

They’re left with nothing but memories. Maybe a few lingering feelings of shame, a lot of guilt, and the realization that they burned bridges with their partners and managed to destroy any potential for real friendship. Congratulations, they’ve achieved the ultimate friendship built on disaster—one that’s now lying in a smoldering heap, just like their integrity.

And that’s how it all goes to flames: a whirlwind of secrecy, guilt, poor life choices, and the unavoidable truth that a relationship built on lies is about as sturdy as a house made of playing cards in a hurricane.
So, dear CheertheSecond, there’s your elaboration. It’s a friendship, but the kind forged in the flames of a dumpster fire—bright, destructive, and probably not going to last long. But hey, at least they’ll have each other when it all comes crashing down! Cheers to that.

 

[Nolff]

C

Spoiler

Ah, “friendship created through adultery,” the kind of phrase that makes you wonder if it was coined during a midlife crisis or by someone who binged too many soap operas while downing their third bottle of cheap red wine. It sounds like the kind of alliance forged in the fires of questionable decisions, emotional chaos, and the gentle sound of wedding vows being shattered into oblivion.

So, let's break this down for our curious forum friend, shall we? This delightful little phrase seems to allude to a situation where two people, probably entangled in the fine art of betraying their respective partners, somehow manage to bond. Picture it: after the thrill of sneaking around wears off, what's left? Maybe some awkward post-affair conversations about life, failed dreams, and how both of them are absolutely terrible at respecting boundaries.

These two now have something in common—betrayal. Isn't that sweet? Their friendship might bloom from shared guilt, mutual disdain for their partners, or perhaps just the adrenaline rush of doing something they know they shouldn’t have. Oh, what a foundation for a lasting connection. This isn’t your typical "met at a coffee shop" origin story. No, no, this is "we destroyed a couple of lives together and now grab brunch every other Sunday."

And here's the kicker: they can't even complain to anyone about their newfound friendship. Can you imagine the conversation at a dinner party? "Oh, where did we meet? Funny story... well, it involved some broken vows, late-night rendezvous, and a complete lack of foresight." Yes, I’m sure that’ll go over well.

In short, “friendship created through adultery” is like forming a bond in the least sustainable way possible. It’s built on lies, deceit, and probably a sprinkling of guilt. Sure, they might become friends, but that friendship is a ticking time bomb of emotional landmines just waiting to explode. Nothing says besties for life like remembering the mutual destruction of trust and fidelity, right?

Step 1: The Seductive Spark​

It all begins with two people, either trapped in the monotony of their own loveless relationships or just experts at terrible decision-making. Perhaps it starts at work, or maybe they’re “just friends” who happen to share lingering glances over coffee—or, more likely, vodka. The chemistry is undeniable, the excitement of doing something forbidden sends their pulses racing, and they’re suddenly feeling alive in a way they haven’t since their last bad haircut.

They start an affair. There's passion, secrecy, and a lot of sneaking around. It’s like being teenagers again, except with a lot more consequences and a lot less common sense.

Step 2: From Illicit Lovers to Besties?​

After the initial thrill, the passion might cool down (probably because they both realize they’re horrible at keeping secrets and their partners are starting to ask why they’ve suddenly developed a passion for “late-night meetings”). And now, what do they do with all that free time together? They start talking. Uh oh. They bond over their shared guilt, or their dissatisfaction with life, or maybe just a mutual appreciation for the fact that they didn’t get caught—yet.

The affair fizzles out (usually because one of them realizes sleeping with someone who can’t even handle basic commitment might not be a great life choice). But they think, hey, let’s stay friends. You know, like adults do. They’ve formed this weird, inappropriate connection, and now they’re convinced they can salvage it. Because sure, nothing says “long-term friendship potential” like being co-conspirators in a betrayal.

Step 3: Guilt & Awkwardness – The Foundation of Friendship!​

Now, the problem is that every time they meet, their past deeds are hanging in the air like a cloud of cheap perfume. They might try to ignore it, but deep down, they both know the truth: they’re terrible people—or at the very least, terrible at making life decisions.

One of them will likely start feeling uncomfortable because, shocker, it’s hard to be genuine friends when your relationship started with hiding in motels and lying to your significant others. Cue the passive-aggressive remarks, awkward silences, and the constant feeling that someone’s about to confess to a priest.

Step 4: The Slow Unraveling (AKA the “This Was a Terrible Idea” Phase)​

As time goes on, the cracks start to show. They might try to hang out in groups, thinking it’ll dilute the awkwardness, but instead, it just makes everything worse. Inevitably, one of them says something that hits a little too close to home. Maybe they joke about the affair, or maybe they let slip that their partner almost caught them. Suddenly, the once-thrilling connection starts feeling like a burden—like wearing a coat made of shame, discomfort, and bad life choices.

They start avoiding each other, maybe intentionally or maybe just because every encounter now feels like they’re at the scene of a crime they never got caught for. The trust they thought they had? Non-existent. The bond they built? Fragile as a soap bubble.

Step 5: The Glorious Flame-Out​

Finally, it all blows up—either in a dramatic argument or through passive neglect. Maybe one of them gets caught (oops), and suddenly their little “friendship” becomes public knowledge. There’s nothing quite like a spouse finding out about the affair and demanding to know why on earth you’re still friends with this person. Cue the swift unfriending on social media, deleted text messages, and a frantic scramble to convince everyone that, “No, we’re just friends now, I swear!”

Even if they don’t get caught, the relationship just implodes on its own. The guilt, the awkwardness, the constant reminder of their poor judgment—all of it piles up until one day, one of them just stops responding to texts. The friendship fizzles out, quietly and inevitably.

Step 6: The Aftermath​

They’re left with nothing but memories. Maybe a few lingering feelings of shame, a lot of guilt, and the realization that they burned bridges with their partners and managed to destroy any potential for real friendship. Congratulations, they’ve achieved the ultimate friendship built on disaster—one that’s now lying in a smoldering heap, just like their integrity.

And that’s how it all goes to flames: a whirlwind of secrecy, guilt, poor life choices, and the unavoidable truth that a relationship built on lies is about as sturdy as a house made of playing cards in a hurricane.
So, dear CheertheSecond, there’s your elaboration. It’s a friendship, but the kind forged in the flames of a dumpster fire—bright, destructive, and probably not going to last long. But hey, at least they’ll have each other when it all comes crashing down! Cheers to that.

Chat GPT s*it,

 

[Tempokai]

Chat GPT s*it,

yes, only the cold, calculating LLM can answer this shit.

 

[Nolff]

yes, only the cold, calculating LLM can answer this shit.

I don't know why, but that's sarcastically funny.

 

[QuercusMalus]

Spoiler

Ah, “friendship created through adultery,” the kind of phrase that makes you wonder if it was coined during a midlife crisis or by someone who binged too many soap operas while downing their third bottle of cheap red wine. It sounds like the kind of alliance forged in the fires of questionable decisions, emotional chaos, and the gentle sound of wedding vows being shattered into oblivion.

So, let's break this down for our curious forum friend, shall we? This delightful little phrase seems to allude to a situation where two people, probably entangled in the fine art of betraying their respective partners, somehow manage to bond. Picture it: after the thrill of sneaking around wears off, what's left? Maybe some awkward post-affair conversations about life, failed dreams, and how both of them are absolutely terrible at respecting boundaries.

These two now have something in common—betrayal. Isn't that sweet? Their friendship might bloom from shared guilt, mutual disdain for their partners, or perhaps just the adrenaline rush of doing something they know they shouldn’t have. Oh, what a foundation for a lasting connection. This isn’t your typical "met at a coffee shop" origin story. No, no, this is "we destroyed a couple of lives together and now grab brunch every other Sunday."

And here's the kicker: they can't even complain to anyone about their newfound friendship. Can you imagine the conversation at a dinner party? "Oh, where did we meet? Funny story... well, it involved some broken vows, late-night rendezvous, and a complete lack of foresight." Yes, I’m sure that’ll go over well.

In short, “friendship created through adultery” is like forming a bond in the least sustainable way possible. It’s built on lies, deceit, and probably a sprinkling of guilt. Sure, they might become friends, but that friendship is a ticking time bomb of emotional landmines just waiting to explode. Nothing says besties for life like remembering the mutual destruction of trust and fidelity, right?

Step 1: The Seductive Spark​

It all begins with two people, either trapped in the monotony of their own loveless relationships or just experts at terrible decision-making. Perhaps it starts at work, or maybe they’re “just friends” who happen to share lingering glances over coffee—or, more likely, vodka. The chemistry is undeniable, the excitement of doing something forbidden sends their pulses racing, and they’re suddenly feeling alive in a way they haven’t since their last bad haircut.

They start an affair. There's passion, secrecy, and a lot of sneaking around. It’s like being teenagers again, except with a lot more consequences and a lot less common sense.

Step 2: From Illicit Lovers to Besties?​

After the initial thrill, the passion might cool down (probably because they both realize they’re horrible at keeping secrets and their partners are starting to ask why they’ve suddenly developed a passion for “late-night meetings”). And now, what do they do with all that free time together? They start talking. Uh oh. They bond over their shared guilt, or their dissatisfaction with life, or maybe just a mutual appreciation for the fact that they didn’t get caught—yet.

The affair fizzles out (usually because one of them realizes sleeping with someone who can’t even handle basic commitment might not be a great life choice). But they think, hey, let’s stay friends. You know, like adults do. They’ve formed this weird, inappropriate connection, and now they’re convinced they can salvage it. Because sure, nothing says “long-term friendship potential” like being co-conspirators in a betrayal.

Step 3: Guilt & Awkwardness – The Foundation of Friendship!​

Now, the problem is that every time they meet, their past deeds are hanging in the air like a cloud of cheap perfume. They might try to ignore it, but deep down, they both know the truth: they’re terrible people—or at the very least, terrible at making life decisions.

One of them will likely start feeling uncomfortable because, shocker, it’s hard to be genuine friends when your relationship started with hiding in motels and lying to your significant others. Cue the passive-aggressive remarks, awkward silences, and the constant feeling that someone’s about to confess to a priest.

Step 4: The Slow Unraveling (AKA the “This Was a Terrible Idea” Phase)​

As time goes on, the cracks start to show. They might try to hang out in groups, thinking it’ll dilute the awkwardness, but instead, it just makes everything worse. Inevitably, one of them says something that hits a little too close to home. Maybe they joke about the affair, or maybe they let slip that their partner almost caught them. Suddenly, the once-thrilling connection starts feeling like a burden—like wearing a coat made of shame, discomfort, and bad life choices.

They start avoiding each other, maybe intentionally or maybe just because every encounter now feels like they’re at the scene of a crime they never got caught for. The trust they thought they had? Non-existent. The bond they built? Fragile as a soap bubble.

Step 5: The Glorious Flame-Out​

Finally, it all blows up—either in a dramatic argument or through passive neglect. Maybe one of them gets caught (oops), and suddenly their little “friendship” becomes public knowledge. There’s nothing quite like a spouse finding out about the affair and demanding to know why on earth you’re still friends with this person. Cue the swift unfriending on social media, deleted text messages, and a frantic scramble to convince everyone that, “No, we’re just friends now, I swear!”

Even if they don’t get caught, the relationship just implodes on its own. The guilt, the awkwardness, the constant reminder of their poor judgment—all of it piles up until one day, one of them just stops responding to texts. The friendship fizzles out, quietly and inevitably.

Step 6: The Aftermath​

They’re left with nothing but memories. Maybe a few lingering feelings of shame, a lot of guilt, and the realization that they burned bridges with their partners and managed to destroy any potential for real friendship. Congratulations, they’ve achieved the ultimate friendship built on disaster—one that’s now lying in a smoldering heap, just like their integrity.

And that’s how it all goes to flames: a whirlwind of secrecy, guilt, poor life choices, and the unavoidable truth that a relationship built on lies is about as sturdy as a house made of playing cards in a hurricane.
So, dear CheertheSecond, there’s your elaboration. It’s a friendship, but the kind forged in the flames of a dumpster fire—bright, destructive, and probably not going to last long. But hey, at least they’ll have each other when it all comes crashing down! Cheers to that.

Course, the other side of the coin, and the one I see as more likely to actually produce a good relationship is the partners who were cheated on becoming friends. Mutual suffering and being support for each other as they trauma-bond. Who else is going to be able to understand what they're going through?

 

[cabbag3]

There's a reddit story where the Husband found a sticky note inside their bathroom which says that his Wife was cheating on him with the Note writer along with name and number.
He contacted him and found out they knew each other from work.
Wife didn't tell Note writer that she was married.
Anyway, H and W divorced later on, but H is now friends with Note writer.

Note: This is just one example of friendship through adultery. Swinging might count too idk.

Anyway, here's a similar link.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/1j8yre

 

[CharlesEBrown]

Course, the other side of the coin, and the one I see as more likely to actually produce a good relationship is the partners who were cheated on becoming friends. Mutual suffering and being support for each other as they trauma-bond. Who else is going to be able to understand what they're going through?

Yeah, that is what I would have guessed - or maybe a couple who breaks up due to the cheating, then realize they may have been better off as friends all along and somehow move past the betrayal (heck, my wife was kind of that way with her last ex, at least until he seemed to melt down completely and blow off all of his friends about eight years after - perhaps ironically, he had been cheating on her for a while but then decided, without evidence, that she must also be cheating on him, and when she kicked him out, he was sure of it ... even though she had not even considered it and did not hook up with me until almost a year after they ended things).

 

[Navillus]

Spoiler

Ah, “friendship created through adultery,” the kind of phrase that makes you wonder if it was coined during a midlife crisis or by someone who binged too many soap operas while downing their third bottle of cheap red wine. It sounds like the kind of alliance forged in the fires of questionable decisions, emotional chaos, and the gentle sound of wedding vows being shattered into oblivion.

So, let's break this down for our curious forum friend, shall we? This delightful little phrase seems to allude to a situation where two people, probably entangled in the fine art of betraying their respective partners, somehow manage to bond. Picture it: after the thrill of sneaking around wears off, what's left? Maybe some awkward post-affair conversations about life, failed dreams, and how both of them are absolutely terrible at respecting boundaries.

These two now have something in common—betrayal. Isn't that sweet? Their friendship might bloom from shared guilt, mutual disdain for their partners, or perhaps just the adrenaline rush of doing something they know they shouldn’t have. Oh, what a foundation for a lasting connection. This isn’t your typical "met at a coffee shop" origin story. No, no, this is "we destroyed a couple of lives together and now grab brunch every other Sunday."

And here's the kicker: they can't even complain to anyone about their newfound friendship. Can you imagine the conversation at a dinner party? "Oh, where did we meet? Funny story... well, it involved some broken vows, late-night rendezvous, and a complete lack of foresight." Yes, I’m sure that’ll go over well.

In short, “friendship created through adultery” is like forming a bond in the least sustainable way possible. It’s built on lies, deceit, and probably a sprinkling of guilt. Sure, they might become friends, but that friendship is a ticking time bomb of emotional landmines just waiting to explode. Nothing says besties for life like remembering the mutual destruction of trust and fidelity, right?

Step 1: The Seductive Spark​

It all begins with two people, either trapped in the monotony of their own loveless relationships or just experts at terrible decision-making. Perhaps it starts at work, or maybe they’re “just friends” who happen to share lingering glances over coffee—or, more likely, vodka. The chemistry is undeniable, the excitement of doing something forbidden sends their pulses racing, and they’re suddenly feeling alive in a way they haven’t since their last bad haircut.

They start an affair. There's passion, secrecy, and a lot of sneaking around. It’s like being teenagers again, except with a lot more consequences and a lot less common sense.

Step 2: From Illicit Lovers to Besties?​

After the initial thrill, the passion might cool down (probably because they both realize they’re horrible at keeping secrets and their partners are starting to ask why they’ve suddenly developed a passion for “late-night meetings”). And now, what do they do with all that free time together? They start talking. Uh oh. They bond over their shared guilt, or their dissatisfaction with life, or maybe just a mutual appreciation for the fact that they didn’t get caught—yet.

The affair fizzles out (usually because one of them realizes sleeping with someone who can’t even handle basic commitment might not be a great life choice). But they think, hey, let’s stay friends. You know, like adults do. They’ve formed this weird, inappropriate connection, and now they’re convinced they can salvage it. Because sure, nothing says “long-term friendship potential” like being co-conspirators in a betrayal.

Step 3: Guilt & Awkwardness – The Foundation of Friendship!​

Now, the problem is that every time they meet, their past deeds are hanging in the air like a cloud of cheap perfume. They might try to ignore it, but deep down, they both know the truth: they’re terrible people—or at the very least, terrible at making life decisions.

One of them will likely start feeling uncomfortable because, shocker, it’s hard to be genuine friends when your relationship started with hiding in motels and lying to your significant others. Cue the passive-aggressive remarks, awkward silences, and the constant feeling that someone’s about to confess to a priest.

Step 4: The Slow Unraveling (AKA the “This Was a Terrible Idea” Phase)​

As time goes on, the cracks start to show. They might try to hang out in groups, thinking it’ll dilute the awkwardness, but instead, it just makes everything worse. Inevitably, one of them says something that hits a little too close to home. Maybe they joke about the affair, or maybe they let slip that their partner almost caught them. Suddenly, the once-thrilling connection starts feeling like a burden—like wearing a coat made of shame, discomfort, and bad life choices.

They start avoiding each other, maybe intentionally or maybe just because every encounter now feels like they’re at the scene of a crime they never got caught for. The trust they thought they had? Non-existent. The bond they built? Fragile as a soap bubble.

Step 5: The Glorious Flame-Out​

Finally, it all blows up—either in a dramatic argument or through passive neglect. Maybe one of them gets caught (oops), and suddenly their little “friendship” becomes public knowledge. There’s nothing quite like a spouse finding out about the affair and demanding to know why on earth you’re still friends with this person. Cue the swift unfriending on social media, deleted text messages, and a frantic scramble to convince everyone that, “No, we’re just friends now, I swear!”

Even if they don’t get caught, the relationship just implodes on its own. The guilt, the awkwardness, the constant reminder of their poor judgment—all of it piles up until one day, one of them just stops responding to texts. The friendship fizzles out, quietly and inevitably.

Step 6: The Aftermath​

They’re left with nothing but memories. Maybe a few lingering feelings of shame, a lot of guilt, and the realization that they burned bridges with their partners and managed to destroy any potential for real friendship. Congratulations, they’ve achieved the ultimate friendship built on disaster—one that’s now lying in a smoldering heap, just like their integrity.

And that’s how it all goes to flames: a whirlwind of secrecy, guilt, poor life choices, and the unavoidable truth that a relationship built on lies is about as sturdy as a house made of playing cards in a hurricane.
So, dear CheertheSecond, there’s your elaboration. It’s a friendship, but the kind forged in the flames of a dumpster fire—bright, destructive, and probably not going to last long. But hey, at least they’ll have each other when it all comes crashing down! Cheers to that.

Wow...