njtosd – good point. While divorce is never easy, it would probably be a preferred choice, than hurting someone you claim to love by cheating on them. Unless, of course, it is one of those open relationships.
Also, not discussed here, but men aren’t the only ones who corner the market on cheating. I imagine the maid could’ve been afraid of retaliation, losing her job, etc, but she could’ve said no. It would seem she had no problem being w/a married man. Vows sometimes mean nothing to women, either.
Some men and women have more of a tendency to be faithful than others. If monogamy is not in one’s nature, then marriage should be avoided. Why put the other person through emotional pain, especially if you care in the least? Spare them and stay single. Win-win.