I'm not sure I agree with the 6 month statistic. I have seen it around on alot of infidelity sites, but never the actual studies it is quoted from.

I do know that IRL there are many affairs that last longer, whether they turn into defacto relationships, or go on to marriage.
By the same token I have seen affairs that end in the 6 month time frame.

I certainly agree the LBS needs to do something other than focus all their attention and time on the WAS