Infidelity is not always a bad thing: How a romance on the side can prolong a marriage

Infidelity need not ruin a marriage and having a secret affair may be a form of 'self-care' that can benefit all participants and prolong the union. Formed by years of researching behaviour of members, that is the contentious viewpoint of Isabella Mise, the Communications Director at Ashley Madison - a dating platform created for married people who want to have discreet affairs. Isabella Mise, from Toronto, Canada, is the Communications Director at Ashley Madison Isabella said Ashley Madison members usually feel happy in their marriage but seek something the relationship lacks. 'I've spoken to members who have been married for 20 years or people who married their high school sweethearts and haven't slept with anyone else; no two marriages are the same,' Isabella said. Data reveals most members are happy in their marriages but seek something more During lockdown married people reported feelings of boredom, isolation and loneliness Some believe infidelity was a 'reliable form of self-care' as their overall mood improved In most cases the dating platform 'has helped preserve marriages' Isabella said members usually feel happy in their marriage but seek something the relationship lacks.