Can an affair ever be a good thing?

Here an affair can be a healthy act. It may reflect an unconscious or semi-conscious awareness of a desire to become more alive, to grow. That is, an affair can provide feelings of affirmation and restore vitality and can activate courage to leave a marriage when doing so is the healthiest path.

What percentage of marriages survive an affair?

New Survey Finds Only 16 Percent of Couples Survive an Affair. Whether you stay or go has a lot to do with your gender and relationship status. While why men cheat and why women cheat tend to differ, theres no denying that infidelity is not uncommon for both sexes.