Triggers and Justifications for an Affair

• Loneliness

• Illness of partner

• Sexual dissatisfaction

• Boredom
• Controlling/manipulation
• Wants to feel young again
• Health disorder
• Children in relationship
• Revenge over partner’s affair
• Passion

False Justifications and Rationalizations for an Affair

• I loved the woman/man
• I didn’t love the person
• I need to get my needs met
• People are not meant to be monogamous
• Every couple has its secrets
• I’m not perfect
• If I commit myself to any one person, I’m bound to get hurt