Is it OK to keep an affair secret?
Some people choose to keep their affair secret because they may want it to continue, feel too much guilt or believe theyre protecting their partners feelings. But the secret only perpetuates the betrayal.
Can a marriage survive secret affair?
Many professionals have seen marriages not only survive infidelity but become better than before. It is true that a marriage can survive an extra-marital affair. But, this will only happen if both partners are willing to acquire and use the skills necessary to make their marriage successful.
Is it ever healthy to have an affair?
Here an affair can be a healthy act. It may reflect an unconscious or semi-conscious awareness of a desire to become more alive, to grow. That is, an affair can provide feelings of affirmation and restore vitality and can activate courage to leave a marriage when doing so is the healthiest path.
How long does a midlife crisis last in a man?
Mid-life crises last about 3–10 years in men and 2–5 years in women. A mid-life crisis could be caused by aging itself, or aging in combination with changes, problems, or regrets over: work or career (or lack of them)