Does she know what she will do to the entire family if they do this?
Probably not -- "they wouldn't understand" is a common refrain when asked how they would explain the OP to family and friends.
Originally Posted By: praying_in_GA
Why would she do this to me?
Selfishness? People who have affairs often describe feeling as if they "deserve" to find happiness outside of their marriage (or by busting up someone else's).
Me: 44, Wife: 39 M: 17 years T: 20 years Bomb on 08/25/09 1/13/10: MC started 1/28/10, 2/8/10: More bombs 8/28/10: Wife moved out No talk of D, no movement