“Dreams do not necessarily reflect reality, and having a dream about having an affair does not necessarily mean that one is or wants to be unfaithful to their partner in real life,” adds ...

But my “tank” of love and attention was being emptied rapidly. Unbeknownst to me, my husband began an affair. I also had a fight with cancer going on at the time and didn’t have the strength ...

(So why have an affair then? According to a 2023 study, the biggest reason has to do with a lack of satisfaction in the bedroom.) But understanding the why and its meaning is vitally important.

The difference is the affair partner usually gets less support. It doesn’t mean the affair partner’s emotions aren’t valid or that they’re not also in need of encouragement and direction.