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

How long do affairs last after exposed?

Most affairs last only 6 to 24 months.

What percentage of affairs end in marriage?

According to WebMD, the “in love” stage of an affair lasts 6 to 18 months, on average. And around 75% of the marriages that start as affairs end in divorce. Considering only 5 to 7% of affair relationships lead to marriage, thats a grim statistic for couples hoping their affairs will last forever.

Can you separate and not divorce?

Being legally separated is a different legal status from being divorced or married—youre no longer married, but youre not divorced either, and you cant remarry. Some consider a legal separation the same as a divorce for purposes of terminating health benefits.)