The Danger of Dormant Affair Relationships

Rekindling Old Flames: The Perilous Path of Reviving Past Infidelities

Jeff Murrah, LPC, LCDC, CMNCS

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The Danger of Dormant Affair Relationships

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Let sleeping dogs lie,” an adage that resonates particularly well when it comes to affair relationships. Old, dormant relationships are best left untouched, undisturbed. Yet, as life often shows us, this is easier said than done.

Take Lynn and David’s story, for instance.

Let me tell you about Lynn. She did everything she could to attract David, a man who was already married. Since they worked together, she had plenty of opportunities to catch his attention. She would drop suggestive comments and touch him in the office, creating a seductive atmosphere with her perfume. It was only a matter of time before he noticed her.

Once she had his attention, Lynn sealed the deal by dressing seductively, providing alcohol, and getting a hotel room. She reveled in her conquest. She enjoyed the thrill of arousing him, and it wasn’t about love for her but rather adding another notch to her bedpost. David was just a plaything to her.

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