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When the going gets rough for your guy, are you obligated to try to stick it out?
After being married for eight years to Robert Downey Jr., who's been arrested three times and thrown in jail for using illegal drugs, Deborah Falconer recently filed for divorce. Pop diva Jennifer Lopez broke up with boyfriend Sean "P. Diddy" Combs just before he stood trial on gun-possession and bribery charges. So we asked Cosmo readers: If your guy was in major trouble, would you support him no matter what?
YES: love requires your loyalty
72% WOMEN 44% MEN
"What kind of relationship would you have if you couldn't count on each other to be there when things get ugly? The person you fell in love with deserves to be helped through whatever life throws his way. And if you stay by his side, chances are; he'll be there in the future when you need someone to lean on."
Dawn, 17
"Loving someone means, loving him even if he screws up. It's easy to stay together when things are good. Being there during bad times as well shows that you have true feelings for the person."
Source: HighBeam Research, Should you stand by your man?(handling troubled times, survey)(Brief...