Quote by Dancing_Doll
In my opinions the #1 reason boils down to fear of being alone: she's older, probably hasn't worked in a while, maybe needs the financial support, and maybe has some kids. Creating her own independent lifestyle where she has to fend for herself again and get back out into the dating market as a divorced single mom is probably scary. As well, if all her social group of friends are still married, then if she gets divorced, she might end up losing some of that social scene because often coupley-friends pick sides (supporting either the husband or the wife when they split).
In those situations, it's not just about being married to a cheating asshole. It's like a whole package deal. If you kick the guy out, it affects every other aspect of life. So the woman has to be ready for that kind of change. And if she's scared... then it might cause her to look the other way, or stay in denial about the affairs so that she can keep her 'package deal' intact.
I totally agree. I was in a situation like this when I was married. He wasn't so much a cheater as he was abusive but I stayed for the same reasons. Fear of being on my own with 3 daughters, how it would change my relationship with mutual friends and being a single mom on the dating scene. It eventually got really bad that I had to end it, but I can totally understand why some women stick it out.
