There is NEVER an excuse for an affair. If you're not mature enough to work on marital problems, than AT LEAST have the DECENCY to tell that person to his face that you want out of the relationship. Considering you loved that person at one time, it's the least you can do. Why not be a decent human being (mature, responsible, compassionate, etc) rather than be an immature loser?
I am tired of adults acting like spoiled, selfish, hedonistic kids who want quick fixes...and when they can't get what they want, they are dishonest and sneaky.
Marriage is a vow before God. If more people took their vows seriously and acted responsibly (at least for the sake of their innocent children), we wouldn't have a 57% divorce rate and such screwed up kids in this country!!!
This is from a former high school teacher who will be HAPPILY married 17 years on this coming Saturday!!! I have seen it all!!!