The Impact Of Extramarital Affairs

An extramarital affair can have a huge impact on the other spouse as well as other family members. Once an affair has been exposed, seeking the right type of help may be a determining factor in the outcome of the marriage. Dr.Dilrukshi De Alwis has said that “The biggest reasons for domestic violence and marriages to break up today are extra-marital affairs.” Therefore various impacts can be occurred because of these extra marital affairs.

Financial Impact

One impact of an extramarital affair on the family is financial, which likely stems from the beginning of the affair. The cheating spouse may spend household money on lingerie, personal care or clothing to attract or please her lover. There may also be the financial burden of lost wages, paying for hotel rooms and romantic trips all of which is money that should be contributed to the home.

Emotional Impact

An extramarital affair can have a devastating emotional effect on the cheating spouse and the victimized spouse. The cheating spouse may often times find herself lying to her spouse, children, employer, friends and other family members. Emotionally, lying can cause someone to lose their self worth and credibility. The victimized spouse may feel emotions of guilt, hurt and anger toward his cheating spouse. Children are affected emotionally because of the betrayal and the fear of their parents being apart