Before we get started, just a quick note to say that some of the names in this podcast have been changed to protect their identities.

But the stories you are about to hear are very real indeed.

Please check the episode show notes for trigger warnings as listener discretion is advised.

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Do get in touch with your stories, Affair at Curvemedia.com.

Welcome to the Affair Podcast. I'm Anna Williamson. Now, if you don't know me, I'm a relationship

therapist, coach and TV personality.

Now, this podcast will unveil the secrets behind modern day affairs as we explore everything from emotional affairs to rebuilding trust after betrayal.

One in five people have admitted to having an affair.

But it's a topic that is rarely explored and remains taboo because it sparks such

powerful emotions

and judgments. Each episode features a different real-life affair story told by the people involved

and offers insights into the emotions, causes and consequences of infidelity in today's world.

From the motivations behind affairs to the impact on relationships,

we'll uncover the raw truth behind one of the most painful aspects of human relationships.

So without further ado, let's meet today's guest. Joining me on the podcast today is Samantha,

welcome to the affair, Samantha. How are you feeling? I'm feeling okay. Thank you.

Okay. What made you want to come on and share your story? Just to get some closure, I think, for

myself, I haven't ever talked about the whole story, start to finish in full detail. And I think it could give

me some, yeah, some closure on the whole thing. Okay, okay. Well, we will see if we can achieve that.

And it's always very brave. I say to all of my guests to come on and talk about something

so very deeply personal,

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