Nilutpal Lodh

The Hidden Truth About Affairs That Last a Lifetime — Love, Lies, and the Cost of Secrets

Note: This story includes mentions of infidelity and its emotional repercussions. Reader discretion is advised. Why do some people sustain clandestine relationships for decades? While society describes people having affairs as impulsive flings, some produce defy expectations — burning slowly for years, even lifetimes. These covert relationships are messy, emotional, and much more complex than they appear. Let’s explore nine uncomfortable truths about long-term affairs and why they don’t leave anyone unscathed.