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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Some people can be married, and hold extra marital affairs for long periods of time. How do people do that?
<|assistant|>
Some people are able to maintain an extramarital relationship for long periods of time by lying to their partner about where they are and what they're doing, being secretive about the relationship, and/or minimizing their contact with the other person. Additionally, they may try to reassure their partner with excuses such as "working late" or "going away on business". It also helps if the extramarital partner is understanding and doesn't press for unnecessary details. For some, it is a matter of prioritizing the affair above their spouse and their own conscience. For these reasons, extramarital affairs can be maintained for extended periods of time.