Affairs usually end in one of three ways: divorce and remarriage, divorce and relationship loss, or the recommitment to the relationship that was betrayed.

Do affairs ever end well?

Yes, in rare cases some affairs last a lifetime. But even those rare cases are relationships that are built off of an affair. Thats no way to start off on a relationship.

How do affairs typically end?

Affairs typically have three endings: Divorcing the spouse and remarrying the other person. Divorcing the spouse and ending the relationship with the other person. Recommitting to the marriage.

Why do affairs last for years?

Lifelong affairs often happen when both parties are married. Lifelong extramarital affairs usually happen between two people when they are already married. They are willing to continue in the affair for so long because they both have families and do not want to disrupt their family life.

Do affairs ever start up again?

Do affairs start up again? Between 20 and 50% of people will “repeat cheat” with the same person, even after discovered or after ending things. It is also worth noting that someone who has cheated before is three times more likely to cheat in their next relationship.