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Podcast: After the Affair
Episode: 105. The Shock of a Same-Sex Affair: Healing After an Unexpected Betrayal
Description: In this powerful episode of After the Affair, host Luke Shillings delves into a deeply nuanced and often overlooked aspect of infidelity: same-sex affairs within long-term marriages. Inspired by a listener’s courageous story, Luke explores the unique layers of shock, pain, and confusion that arise when a spouse’s betrayal involves a partner of the same sex.
He discusses:
The emotional impact of discovering a same-sex affair after decades of marriage
The added complexity of questioning not just the relationship, but the very foundation of identity and trust
How societal stigma can amplify feelings of isol...