WEll, sometimes the MLCer can't wake up until they have to actually deal with the reality of the situation they have caused. So long as he gets to have his family and home life AND the thrill of the affair, it's all fun. Once he has to face the reality of his kids' disappointment in him, shame in the community, financial realities of two households, has to do his own laundry - SOME, not all, but SOME affairs lose their luster pretty quickly.
Still, it's a drastic step - only you can know when you're ready for the Last Resort. Maybe re-read that chapter?
