She often provides the intellectual or emotional intimacy the partner claims is missing at home.
The occasional stolen hours act like a drug, making the lows of solitude feel worth the highs of the reunion. The Hidden Costs Being the Other Woman: Who We Are, What Every W...
The secrecy creates a "us against the world" bond that mimics depth but thrives on scarcity. She often provides the intellectual or emotional intimacy
While the married partner has a stable life, the other woman often "waits," putting her own life milestones on hold. the other woman often "waits
You are the person who cannot be called in an emergency or held in public.
Being the third party requires a specific type of mental compartmentalization.
"I’m leaving soon" is a sentiment, not a plan. Real change involves lawyers and leases.