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5 reasons why having an affair is a bad idea

OVER the past few weeks, I have heard heart-wrenching stories of families being torn apart because of infidelity.

The aggrieved spouse describes the feeling as worse than death. Children are left broken. They watch their moms and dads try to keep things together, while wondering if they are to blame. It will affect their self-worth, their education and even their future romantic relationships.

Is it all worth it? Well, some would say it is. The passion, intrigue and thrill of escaping detection is a turn-on for many.

Lord David Cecil once said: “The nurse of infidelity is sensuality.”

What starts as flimsy flirtation quickly turns into a web

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