Interesting question...

I've been married (and divorced) twice. I know my first wife had several affairs, the second one did not. I only strayed once during both marriages. Is it right? No. Is it wrong. Probably.

I guess the bottom line is that going outside the marital bounds is a situation where you have to weigh what the risk is. The loss of the marriage is largest possible consequence. And the confusion and pain of the children of that marriage has to be considered should the marriage end.

But if you're on your way out of the marriage anyway, the risk is very small, so why the hell not.

Sometimes the risk is what makes the affair exciting anyway. If there wasn't the risk, would the affair be as exciting? I think that is where you'll find the truth of the matter.

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