My father is having an extramarital affair. Part of me wants to end my relationship with him for cheating on my mom, but i worry that he will be depressed as he loves me a lot. How do I deal with this situation?

I can understand how you're mad that your father cheated on your mom. I understand that it hurts and you most likely don't trust him. It's totally up to you to what you think is healthy for you. But do understand later down the road he might try to patch things up and it's best to keep that possibility in the back of your mind. Just because you don't trust him with those things doesn't mean you have to like disown him and all, he is your father. So, you can be distant with him and all but you don't want to be too rude but he'll sense the vibe about you not trusting him and all.

Talk to him about it, tell him how you feel and how what he has done has made you want to end your relationship yet you still feel love for him because you don't want him to be overwhelmed with the drepsession that comes after you end you relationship with him.

I understand that would be a very tough situation to face as you fell like your loyalties will be divided. Since you know your father best you could decide if you would like to confront him on the matter and tell him how you feel about his affair. That could be a good start to just talk t out in a calm and non hostile manner and see what he says.

As I have gone through the same, I think I can answer this. We all have a personal life, opinions framing it, likes and dislikes etc. And so does your dad. His role in your life is that of a father, which he seems to be doing well. As a husband, he might not be happy or maybe your mum's relationship with him isn't so fruitful as it seems. Let it be, you can confront him about it or discuss it. But do see his perspective as well :)

I would confront your father and ask him why he would cheat on your mother and that you do not find that an acceptable behavior and that you want him to end the extramarital affair and if he choses not to end the affair then you will have to not be a part of his life. If he then becomes depressed, then advise him to seek medical help.

Parents have personal problems just as we do. You seem to love both of your parents very much. In times of strife it is important to remember that they should not involve you in these situations. You are not obligated to not talk to him or talk to him based on your mother's feelings. Wait until you are sure of your emotions before making any serious decisions.

I would ask him for a time we can talk. Then I would find out from him what is going on. What does the extramarital affair means to him. Tell him how I am effected by his affair. And ask him how important is this family to him.

Don't end your relationship with him, a father daughter relationship is not something to end.. Try to forgive him, look at it as something between him and your mom.. don't forget that you are the daughter of both of them, and we all do wrong. Support your mom, but don't forget he loves you too.

Try having a conversation with your father, try understanding his part of story. May be if he is not happy with your mom, it is good choice to take a strong decision for the happiness of all, so that it will not impact anyone's life and we can move forward in our life happily.

Try have a conversation with him about it and tell him how you're feeling, that it's mad you upset that he has done that to your mom. Don't end things with him because you may regret it in the future when you miss him.