Mr. Bond is correct and there are a few that do "affair up". The op could be highly educated, have greater social status, higher paying job than you or your spouse, etc. However, when it comes to affairs, I honestly don't think the social status has much to do w/the affair. I still think that the mental and emotional instability of the person creates the setting for the "affair up". The "affair up" person may be able to compartmentalize and perform in an outstanding way in their respective positions, but when it comes to relationships, they are unable to maintain healthy relationships for any length of time. However, this is just my opinion.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.