Sue for Infidelity?

I am just wondering if it is possible to sue someone for infidelity? Specifically, can you sue the "other woman" for damages due to pain and suffering. At the very least she should be made to pay my medical expenses (therapy and medication). I'm not familiar with HK law and I'm sure this is a long shot but I just wanted to know if there was any kind of precedent for this sort of thing.

It's never happened before - if it did half the world would be bankrupt. This happens all the time, how emotionally people deal with it differs. 95% of people would just get on with life. Therapy though is pushing it a bit far and it seems if that is required then problems are more deep rooted than a cheating partner.

Thanks for your responses. I realize that infidelity is alive and well in today's world, just as it always has been. Perhaps it's time we shake things up a bit and make people accountable for their actions?


To evildeeds


I think you're a little off on your stats. Talk to a reputable psychologist some time. You'll find that 95% of people actually go through a grieving process. I have know my husband for 32 years and been married for almost 22 of those years. I can't just get up in the morning and say, "Oh well" and move on. It's not that simple.

You can sue anyone for anything but the question is will you win?

Pumkin,


I agree that most people go through a grieving process of sorts - I have had one marriage break up in my life so I understand that. But I stick by my stats (unless you are American) - people are hurting badly but try their best to get on with it and let the best healing of all, time, take place. I know that, I know it eats at you inside and it doesn't matter how many times people say to you that time heals you can never believe it when you feel like that. But they are right, it is the only thing that heals. Anger, revenge are only short term highs sometimes but that underlying feeling will return.


You're only recourse is divorce and get what you can. Sue the other woman? Probably not. In fact it's more than likely she did not know he was married until it was far too late. Who knows. Don't let anger eat you up, get someone to help you plan what you are going to do, set yourself targets for the future months. You now have to help you. Think of yourself, go out with friends and meet new people, whatever you have to do to prevent yourself sitting down and churning it all over in your head.

Thanks for the advice. I suppose you're right, I'm just angry. I will try to move on, without the legalities.