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Breaking Away : How to end an Extramarital Affair with a Married Woman?
Paul never thought it would get this far.
What started as a simple conversation soon became something much bigger, something he couldn’t control.
Now, Paul was tangled in an affair with a married woman, and the weight of it was unbearable. The excitement had faded, replaced with guilt, confusion, and a growing sense of shame.
Paul knew it had to end.
But how?
Breaking things off with someone he had grown close to was going to hurt — there was no doubt about that.
Yet, Paul also knew that staying in the affair would hurt even more, not just for him, but for her, her family, and anyone else who might find out.
This is Paul’s story of how he found the strength to end an extramarital affair with a married woman, and how you can, too.
1. Realizing It’s Time to End the Affair
At first, Paul didn’t want to admit it. The affair was thrilling.
It gave him a rush he hadn’t felt in a long time.
But soon, the guilt crept in.
Paul started lying more often, not just to others, but to himself. He knew the affair was wrong, but he kept…