I really believe MLC affairs are different and they do not end like many others you hear about or in a certain timeframe. I actually think they last longer.
Remember that many times, they are self-medicating with OW and other means such as alcohol, drugs, etc.
I think Holly06 made some pretty good comments about the A's and how they are like a heroin addiction.
The Bomb: 08/05 H moves out: 06/2006 H moves back: 01/07 & Out again: 01/07 H moves back: 03/08 & Out again: 04/08 H moves back: 05/09 & Out again: 07/09 Divorced 08-12 Kids: 22, 20, 19