Does anyone know how it is looked upon by the Ukrainian culture?  Is it acceptable but not spoken of for a husband to cheat, or a wife?  Is it absolutely not acceptable?  I understand there are always individual differences in views, but as a society, I wonder how the Ukrainian and Russian women view fidelity.  

I would especially like to hear what the UW and RW have to say on this forum.

This type of attitude isn't just about infidelity.  If a girl goes to the police to report that she is raped, usually she is treated as if she had it coming.  Women in many ways are treated a second class citizens over there.  While they are large contributers to the economy and social stability, this is largely unappreciated and ignored.

While many people talk about their wanting to get a better life in America, the focus is usually on the economic benefit.  Economics is only one part of the equation, though.  Finding a stable man who is faithful, family oriented, and who treats his wife with respect is also highly important.  Also women in America are treated better in general, compared to their former Soviet Union (FSU) counterparts.

My lady has for me a unpleasant history, with a lover. Therefore we talked about it. Here is some she admits/tell:

Not ONE of her male friends are faitfull (academics, like doctors)
None of her female friends do it, after marriage.
Some of her female friends has sleept to get a job or promotion.
Her boss wanted her to marry his son.
When she was with lover: his family knew about it.
The lover was older, married with child.
She has a male friend, 43 yo. Married with a 16 yo daugther. Has many girls, plus a regular girlfriend age 18.

Okay she is Russian, not ukraianian. But I think the attitude are the same.