It is bad to stay with someone who is cheating.
After having forgiven his infidelity once before Paula has just discovered that her husband is cheating again.
Paula wants to respond to her current situation.
Paula gives her husband an ultimatum, either he stays faithful or their marriage ends.
Scared of losing her husband Paula decides to ignore the infidelity and stay with her husband.
Paula is empowered and her sense of self worth grows.
Paula's sense of shame grows as her husband becomes more brazen.