Affairs typically last between six months to eight months but some can last many years. Long-term affairs are more detrimental to marriages, often leading to their demise when exposed. Often, the longevity of these affairs is facilitated by the fact that both parties involved are married, creating a triangular dynamic. Motivations behind long-term affairs, include a fear of loneliness, shared dissatisfaction in existing relationships, addiction to the affair, and using it as a coping mechanism. Some individuals prefer affairs as a temporary fix rather than addressing underlying issues in their marriages. This video discusses long-term affairs, including the potential influence of toxic partners who use manipulation and threats to keep individuals in affairs for an extended period.
Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships.
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