The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part.

-Job 42:12a, NIV

With all the fear-mongering that happens in evangelical Christian circles, one might think divorce dooms you to a life of misery.

Or…

I think this might be worse–it means you will always have a second-class marriage if you dare remarry.

To that I say:

Balderdash!

My second marriage after divorce from a cheater is far, far better than my first marriage. God is–without doubt–blessing my life.

And I know–as a faithful spouse–I am not alone in having that experience.

For some, the second chapter f0llowing divorce may or may not include another partner. One can have a very fulfilling single life following divorce as well!

Life after divorcing a cheater or being divorced by a cheater is not all doom and gloom. In fact, I can testify to quite the opposite.

I have discovered life post-cheater is richer and far, far less maddening. Trust me.

Imagine a time when you are no longer always blamed for everything –or nearly everything–wrong in the relationship including all the times she (or he) cheated on you plus lied about it.

That future sounds divine for those who have experienced the contrary. Divorce is a mercy that God offers to faithful spouses to enter that sort of life (e.g. Matthew 19:9).

God does not expect faithful spouses to endure or tolerate adulterous abuse, IMO (see Deuteronomy 22:22, Jeremiah 3:8, etc).

And as so, I do not see why we cannot expect blessings from God following choosing not to tolerate adultery.

Life after a divorce from a cheater is far from doom and gloom. It may be–as it was for me–just that: LIFE!