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Trigger warning, just to let you know that in this episode, we will be touching on the topic

that involves intimate partner abuse. So please do take care.

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.

Join to me on today's episode. We have Chloe. Chloe, welcome to the Affair Podcast.

Thank you. Now, typically as we know, there are three characters, three roles in a typical affair. Which role did you play?

Unfortunately, I'm sad to say I was the person that was unfaithful to my husband,

so I had the affair.

Okay.

So let's set the scene and take us back, if you will,

and let's unpack the what's, the when's, the how's, the wise,

and then bring us up to date when we get to it. So was quite some time ago that this happened and tell us um tell us what your situation was uh you know where you were

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