03/16/2026
When people hear the word affair, they often think in black and white.
But in counselling, the story is often much more complex.
Some affairs act as a wake-up call, exposing unmet needs or long-standing disconnection in the relationship. The person may deeply regret the affair but wants to fight for the marriage and use the experience as a turning point.
Other times, an affair functions as a can opener, forcing open the relationship. Despite multiple attempts to address problems, the issues have remained unresolved. Over time, this can leave someone feeling hopeless; no longer able, or willing, to keep fighting for the marriage. Using an affair as a way out.
Understanding the role the affair played can be an important step in deciding what healing, repair, or moving forward might look like next.
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