However, it has long been held that where the misconduct of the wife has been so gross, as when she has been guilty of moral delinquency such as adultery, it would be an abuse of discretion to award her permanent alimony. See Spitler v. Spitler, 108 Ill. 120; Schneider v. Schneider, 286 Ill. App. 575, 4 N.E.2d 123. [3] Plaintiff's whole course of conduct after the commencement of this action dictates that she is not entitled to permanent alimony. It cannot be denied that she was guilty of open and notorious adultery and yet the record fails to disclose the slightest hint of remorse or sorrow on her part. Her determination to continue her relationship with King is evidenced by her flat refusal when she was asked by defendant's counsel if she was willing to give up her late hours in an effort to effect a reconciliation.
Being the active party, defendant was guilty of wilful desertion. Schneider v. Schneider, 286 Ill. App. 575; Mathews v. Mathews, 227 Ill. App. 465."
Being the active party defendant was guilty of willful desertion. Schneider v. Schneider, 286 Ill. App. 575; Mathews v. Mathews, 227 Ill. App. 465. [6-8] The evidence shows that the parties lived separate and apart for more than a year before the complaint was filed.