My W had an EA through September 2010 - November 2010. She fully admits it was a huge mistake and has apologized repeatedly and really wants to work on the M. She is really optimistic that we can recover. The EA was a reaction to my emotional issues during 2010, which was not a great year. She does want to be with me, but just has to work through some things. It's hard because she does some work with the OM. I know she's trying to do the right thing now.
Denver is right this was years ago before my situation developed. At that time, my marriage was awesome and I did not do it to let her control me. I did it because I knew it bothered her and I wanted to show her I'd put her feelings first. I think it's something you kinda do in marriage.
One of the best things about my situation and my wife is that she NEVER tried to rewrite the history of our marriage. She'd be the first to tell you that it was awesome.
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. --Jean Jacques Rousseau.