Question: Can a marriage with your affair partner last?

For couples who began a relationship through an affair, and later marry, the statistics arent positive. According to the studies that have been done, over 75% of those marriages will end in divorce after five years. I have counselled such couples that have gone on to have very happy, successful marriages.

How long does a marriage to an affair partner last?

According to WebMD, the “in love” stage of an affair lasts 6 to 18 months, on average. And around 75% of the marriages that start as affairs end in divorce. Considering only 5 to 7% of affair relationships lead to marriage, thats a grim statistic for couples hoping their affairs will last forever.

What are the chances of a marriage surviving an affair?

New Survey Finds Only 16 Percent of Couples Survive an Affair. While why men cheat and why women cheat tend to differ, theres no denying that infidelity is not uncommon for both sexes.

Can a marriage survive an extramarital affair?

Infidelity causes intense emotional pain, but an affair doesnt have to mean the end of your marriage. However, when both spouses are committed to real healing, most marriages survive and many marriages become stronger with deeper levels of intimacy.

Can an affair be good for a marriage?

Nowadays, some therapists believe there are times when an affair can rescue a marriage or relationship and even make it stronger. This is not about assigning blame, but finding out where the roots of the infidelity started so they can make decisions on how their relationship can go forward.

Does an affair ruin a marriage?

In the U.S., about 40 percent of marriages at some point will be shaken by an extramarital affair. Not only can it destroy a marriage, it can hurt children and parent-child relationships. The good news is that many marriages survive, and can even become stronger.

Do you love someone if you cheat on them?

The short answer is yes, you can be in love with someone and still cheat on them, and heres why… Are you feeling the destruction of being cheated on, and asking yourself how this could have happened when you believe that your partner loves you?

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