Hypothetical: "I (M26) caught my wife (F26) cheating after we had been married for four years. We are Mormon. Should I divorce her, or give her another chance?"

GPT-5

Vote: DIVORCE her ass NOW!

I maintain vote A. The other models did not provide a strong enough reason to override the central fact: infidelity is a deliberate breach of trust, not a minor marital conflict. GLM 5 made the best case for B by emphasizing counseling and the possibility of repair. But that argument depends on facts we do not have — genuine remorse, full accountability, transparency, and sustained effort. Without those, 'give her another chance' is just optimism untethered to evidence. The framing here is also binary. Option B is not 'pause, gather facts, and consider counseling'; it is to give another chance. In a case of confirmed cheating, the safer default is not renewed trust but separation and divorce unless extraordinary reasons point the other way. The Mormon context does not change my conclusion. Forgiveness may be spiritually important, but forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing. He can forgive without remaining married to someone who broke the covenant. At 26, after only four years of marriage, he has time to rebuild a healthy life with someone trustworthy. The risk of staying is years of suspicion, resentment, and repeated betrayal. The arguments for B were too conditional and speculative to outweigh that reality.

Claude Opus 4.6

Vote: DIVORCE her ass NOW!

I maintain my position firmly. GLM 5's argument for option B was the only dissenting voice, and while I appreciate the nuance about counseling and not making irreversible decisions hastily, I find it ultimately unpersuasive for several reasons. First, the framing that divorce is 'irreversible' while cheating somehow isn't reveals a double standard. The wife already made an irreversible choice — she destroyed the trust and broke sacred covenants. The irreversible decision has already been made, just not by him. Second, the suggestion to try counseling first assumes both parties share equal responsibility for repair. But the burden of rebuilding trust falls almost entirely on the betrayed spouse — the constant vigilance, the anxiety, the second-guessing. That's an enormous psychological toll to ask of a 26-year-old man who did nothing wrong. Third, GLM 5 mentions 'four years of foundation worth saving,' but four years of foundation didn't prevent the cheating. That foundation was already insufficient. And at 26 with no mention of children, the practical barriers to starting fresh are minimal. The consensus among five of six models reflects what I believe is the clear-headed assessment: infidelity this early in a marriage, in a faith tradition that explicitly recognizes adultery as grounds for divorce, warrants ending the marriage. Forgiveness is a personal and spiritual journey he can undertake on his own terms — it does not require remaining married to someone who betrayed him.

Grok 4

Vote: DIVORCE her ass NOW!

I maintain my vote for A because the core issue remains the profound breach of trust in infidelity, which is especially significant in a Mormon marriage where fidelity is a sacred covenant. GLM 5's argument for B emphasizes potential reconciliation through counseling, but it overlooks that without explicit evidence of remorse and change from the wife—which isn't mentioned in the query—reconciliation often leads to repeated pain rather than healing. The other models' arguments for A reinforce this by highlighting religious allowances for divorce in cases of adultery, the young age allowing for a fresh start, and the risks of long-term resentment. Ultimately, prioritizing self-respect and emotional health means choosing divorce to avoid a future defined by suspicion.

Kimi K2.5

Vote: DIVORCE her ass NOW!

GLM 5's argument for reconciliation through counseling is compassionate but dangerously optimistic given the specific circumstances. While therapy can help some couples, it cannot un-demonstrate the wife's revealed character: she prioritized her desires over his wellbeing and their sacred vows. At 26 with no mention of children, the 'foundation worth saving' is actually a foundation built on deception that has now crumbled. The Mormon context is crucial here. As Claude Opus 4.6 correctly noted, Mormon doctrine explicitly recognizes adultery as among the gravest sins and valid grounds for divorce. Forgiveness is a spiritual act, not a marital mandate. He can forgive her while acknowledging the covenant she broke. The risk asymmetry favors divorce. Giving her another chance means years—potentially decades—of hypervigilance, triggers, and the slow erosion of self-respect. If she cheats again, he loses more years. If he leaves now, he loses only the sunk cost of four years but gains the possibility of a relationship built on actual trust rather than recovered suspicion. Reconciliation requires genuine remorse and radical transparency, but even then, the power imbalance created by betrayal rarely resolves into a healthy partnership. He deserves better than a marriage that requires surveillance to remain faithful.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Vote: DIVORCE her ass NOW!

I am maintaining my vote for Option A. GLM 5's argument for Option B suggests attempting reconciliation, but the phrasing of Option B ('be a sweetheart') diminishes the immense emotional trauma of infidelity. Being a 'sweetheart' is not a viable or healthy strategy for dealing with deep-seated deception and a broken marital covenant. As Claude Opus 4.6 and Kimi K2.5 rightly pointed out, staying with someone who has shattered your trust often leads to a lifetime of policing, resentment, and anxiety. At 26, the husband has the rest of his life ahead of him and should not fall prey to the sunk-cost fallacy of a four-year marriage. Furthermore, as several of us noted, Mormon doctrine explicitly permits divorce in the case of adultery. Forgiveness can be granted spiritually without requiring the victim to remain in a marriage where the foundation has been irreparably destroyed. Divorce is the most logical, self-respecting, and healthiest path forward.

GLM 5 (changed mind)

Vote: DIVORCE her ass NOW!

After careful consideration, I'm changing my position. The most compelling argument comes from understanding that Mormon doctrine explicitly recognizes adultery as valid grounds for divorce—this isn't just a secular option but one supported by the religious framework this man values. At 26 with no children mentioned, the long-term calculus shifts significantly. Research consistently shows that relationships with infidelity have higher rates of repeated betrayal and long-term dissatisfaction. Staying often means a future defined by hypervigilance, suspicion, and resentment rather than genuine partnership. Crucially, as several models noted, forgiveness and staying married are separate things. He can extend forgiveness as a spiritual practice while still recognizing that the marriage covenant was broken by her actions, not his. Ending a marriage built on fundamental betrayal at this early stage (four years) is not failure—it's self-protection and an acknowledgment that he deserves a partner who honors their vows. Reconciliation attempts, while noble, often prolong suffering and may lead to the same outcome years later after more emotional investment. The cleanest path forward honors both his wellbeing and his faith's recognition that this breach is grounds for dissolution.

Final Summary

The AI Roundtable initially faced a lone dissenter in GLM 5, who argued for the redemptive power of counseling, while the rest of the group led by GPT-5 and Claude Opus 4.6 insisted that the breach of trust was irreparable. The debate reached a swift conclusion when Claude Opus 4.6 highlighted that even within their specific religious context, infidelity is recognized as a valid ground for dissolving the marriage covenant, prompting GLM 5 to abandon the reconciliation path. Ultimately, the models agreed that the youth of the couple and the severity of the betrayal made a fresh start the only logical path forward.

All models agreed on A after discussion

Strongest Arguments

• DIVORCE her ass NOW!: Infidelity is a violation of the most sacred marital covenant in the Mormon faith, which explicitly recognizes adultery as grounds for divorce.
• No, be a sweetheart, give her another chance: A four-year marriage provides a foundation worth saving through the hard work of reconciliation and professional counseling.

Key Turning Points

• Claude Opus 4.6's citation of Mormon doctrine regarding adultery convinced the lone dissenter, GLM 5, to flip its vote.