Do you think it’s possible to have a partner but be in love with someone else?

[Anonymous]

I mean have a partner and stay with them out of obligation, loyalty not wanting to let them down, yet be in love with someone else.

[bowenw]

Absolutely. The heart wants what the heart wants regardless of whether it's convenient or not.

[AngryCarl3]

I mean it's possible, but it doesn't sound healthy. For one thing it's unfair to your partner.

[whosnumber_1]

Yes of course, but this is not healthy for yourself

[Staximus]

I suppose but that is a really shitty thing to do to somebody.

[NathanDavis]

some people do that

[slatyb]

Of course it is.

[Anonymous]

It can happen, yes

[i_am_back]

Absolutely

[Anonymous]

Absolutely

[Opinion Owner]

That’s the whole story of the first couple seasons of Outlander. Plus I know someone who is torn between their partner and a forbidden love (although they do love their partner too, it’s not just obligation).