4. The affair can become a full-time escape from the marriage
When we marry someone, we do this because we love our partners and want to spend our lives with them. But nobody knows if you’ll still feel that way a year, five, or more down the line.
Marriage also comes with all the responsibilities of being an adult: paying your taxes and bills, building a family, and dealing with lots of different little things. You might love your wife or husband and never want to hurt them, but chances are you’ve associated your spouse with all the real-world stressors that make your life a chore.
Some affairs last for years because they become more about coping with your life and less about satisfying your body’s needs. Once the affair starts satisfying a need that goes beyond just carnal pleasure, it becomes harder to let go of it.
Keep reading to discover other reasons why some affairs last for years!