Does a good affair strengthen a marriage? A British woman claims every woman needs a fling on the side (6 photos)

Many believe that infidelity in a relationship is unacceptable. However, there is a view that nothing compares to the adrenaline rush of secretly meeting a lover while fearing you might get caught.

Rachel Foster is convinced that every woman should have an affair at least once in her life to feel sexy and desired. She believes that a fling not only boosts self-esteem but also strengthens a committed relationship. Find out the arguments this British woman makes in favor of infidelity in our article.





According to an online survey, more than a quarter of women who have cheated on their partners feel more attractive, while 22% feel younger. Rachel Foster, from Preston, is not surprised by these findings. She has experienced the positive impact of an affair firsthand and advises all women to take a lover. The British woman claims that fleeting affairs fill her with energy and a sense of youth, and even improve her appearance.



It all started four years ago. Rachel was in a stable relationship with James when a spark flew between her and a married colleague at the office. At the time, she had no intention of cheating on her boyfriend, but she felt the passion between them gradually fading. In the past, her partner used to spoil her by taking her out to fancy dinners, buying her flowers, and showering her with affection and attention. Over time, things began to cool off, and she no longer felt as desired as she once had. In the evenings, James would simply sit on his phone or play video games.





Rachel’s self-confidence plummeted. She gained 13 kg, turning to sweets to cope with stress. She tried to talk to James, but he became increasingly withdrawn.



That was when she decided to cast aside her doubts and spent a steamy night with her colleague, Andrew. The sex was so intense that she felt an instant rush of adrenaline and energy. The lovers began planning future secret trysts. Returning to James after these dates was difficult, but the pleasure of making love to another man outweighed her guilt.

She carefully covered her tracks, and the thrill of potentially getting caught only fueled her passion. She met Andrew whenever the opportunity arose and it wouldn't arouse suspicion. Rachel put a passcode on her phone and kept it on silent so her boyfriend couldn't check her messages. The woman would come up with various excuses to slip out of the house in the evening for a date with her lover.



The sex with Andrew was spontaneous and passionate. They made love in Rachel’s house in broad daylight, in the back seat of his car, and in various hotels. This illicit passion allowed the British woman to feel sexy and young again. Her lover constantly paid her compliments—things she desperately needed at the time. She began buying seductive lingerie and trying new positions in bed with her colleague, casting aside all inhibitions.



The affair lasted three months. Then Andrew reconciled with his wife, and the lovers stopped seeing each other. Rachel missed the rush of endorphins, while her relationship with James fizzled out. Three months later, she broke up with James as well, after two years together. Her boyfriend never found out about the infidelity—or at least never voiced any suspicions. Perhaps he had a mistress of his own.

Rachel didn't feel devastated after the relationship with James ended. Her brief fling with Andrew had shown her that she deserved better. Now 46, she is still looking for "The One." Although she hopes to meet a man who embodies all her dreams, she doesn't rule out the possibility of having another affair.

Far from everyone manages to forgive infidelity, just as not everyone succeeds in avoiding such a turn of events. Nevertheless, there are 15 signs that can help identify a partner's infidelity.