re: I have a buddy up North whose wife went on a cheating spree with a guy.

Did your buddy ask for your advice? Or did he just tell you the story for the hell of it? If he came to you for advice sometimes the things we don't want to hear is what we need to. If that's the case man the frick up and be a good friend by being honest. He's already getting enough lies from his wife. He doesn't need anymore from his friend.