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.

If you'd like to share your story on the Affair Podcast, please email our wonderful producers on 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 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 this episode of the Affair Podcast is Paul. Paul, it's lovely to welcome you. How are you?

I'm well, thank you. Thanks for having you on.

Oh, it's been an absolute joy, honestly, to welcome you in today. Tell me, I think,

what I'm curious about is what made you want to come and talk to me today?

Yes, I'll say this is quite an out-of-character thing for me to do. I'm quite

normally quite a very private person. I've not talked about this situation with anyone else. I think

it was just something about your series that really sort of resonated with me. It took something

from the stories that I've been listening to, you know, no matter who it was who's been involved.

And, yeah, I was just hoping likewise I could maybe get something from sharing my experience

and maybe, you know, perhaps sort of help others who've been in the same situation maybe.

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