I don't want to worry you, but if there is a series of men then the risk that she pick up on an abuser at some point is a real one, as I am sure you are aware. I don't know what the sitch is in the US about checking up on these people . . . The partner engaging in the affair is almost invariably in total denial about the possibility of abuse.

It might be worth getting some advice on how to talk to your kids in such a way that they are able to talk to you if there is any inappropriate behaviour. Kids typically don't find this easy unless they know how to say things.

I hope that I am not being unduly alarmist here, and I know that life is hard enough, but sadly these abusive men are VERY good at picking up on situations.

I have two female friends who were abused - one as a youg girl, the other as an older one. Mother in total denial in each case, sadly.