Wow, not to often you read the truth on these boards, but it is what it is,unfortunately. However the best thing is we have friends here for the journey. We learn or hopefully we do (most do) that we can move on and make happier lives and only we can make us happy. I have never believed the affair stats in how long they last etc, nor do I believe the OP is always the devil incarnate as they are painted. It helps us to believe that in the early stages. The biggest thing I have learnt is that there are no answers really but we survive the worst life throws at us and we move on and eventually treasure past times but know we have a future to make more memories just as happy. Take care and enjoy the festive season.