Some people can be married, and hold extra marital affairs for long periods of time. How do people do that?
user
People can maintain secret extra marital affairs for a variety of reasons. Some people feel the need to have an outlet outside their primary relationship, while others seek a greater sense of validation or appreciation from the other person. For some, these relationships act as safety nets if things don't work out in the main relationship; it gives them some sense of security that they will still be able to provide for themselves. Additionally, if neither partner is ready for something more serious, such relationships can provide all the comforts and excitement of an intimate connection without adding more strain to existing obligations. There are many complex psychological and emotional reasons why someone might maintain extramarital affairs for long periods of time; ultimately it boils down to personal circumstance and preference.
assistant
Some people can be married, and hold extra marital affairs for long periods of time. How do people do that?
user
This varies greatly among people, however many people are able to have multiple relationships and maintain them for extended periods by: limiting contact or being deceptive in order to remain faithful; putting an emotional wall between the extramarital relationship and their main relationship; forming a platonic friendship first; or engaging in occasional extra-marital activities with open communication.
assistant
Some people can be married, and hold extra marital affairs for long periods of time. How do people do that?