Infidelity

I found infidelity one of the more interesting topics we discussed in the being bad module. Not only did it open up avenues to explore other elements of being bad but it also gave us a chance to have another look at the examples kindly submitted to us by other members of the class.
In itself infidelity is bad, full stop. However within it we discover all of the different elements of being bad that make up this particular deed. Indeed as was mentioned in class the act of infidelity does itself encapsulate many other themes of being bad that we either brushed upon or went into in greater detail; lying, scheming, hypocrisy, using people selfishness, risk taking and exploiting others weaknesses for personal gain.
According to Annette Lawson however there do appear (from certain points of view) to be good points for what would appear to be such a heinous act. Lawson claims that women gain a certain amount of power that they normally lack as well as growing materially, in confidence and sometimes learning to control their marriage.
I however disagree with this being a positive view on what is essentially something that destroys relationships and makes crushing blows on families especially when there are children involved. The impact on their lives the aftermath can have can be devastating. To use a clique I would venture that honesty is the best policy.