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The Affair Is Nice, but Divorce (often) Is the Only Way
ThoughtsI'm not talking about cake eaters.
When I entered this space I thought that having an affair would make me a better wife in some ways - I would tolerate the aspects of my spouse I disliked better, the dead bedroom would become more manageable, I even had an DADT relationship. I've always known that I'm most likely on the path for divorce. I should have simply made the decision to divorce months ago instead of, well, instead of having sex with a married man.
My husband has never discovered the affair, he's never said he suspects anything, and I am not in love with my AP, nor do I expect anything from him relationship wise. Life is not a fairytale.
But I did decide to rip the band aid off and start the process of divorce. I told my husband last week and it's been an emotional hell ever since. My AP has been ... unexpectedly wonderful and supportive.
I wish I had done this from the get go. If you're out there feeling like you need a divorce - just do it. Just do it.
I'm genuinely looking forward to not feeling like I'm cheating anymore. Having a clear mind, clear thoughts. No more married men. Anyone I date from now on will have a libido that matches mine, this is not something to be overlooked or neglected. Love does not conquer all, and while mismatched libidos are NOT the main factor contributing to my divorce, it's just one of the many things I wish I didn't ignore.

