It's not unusual for a spouse whose partner has had an affair to have a "get even" or "retaliation affair." The betrayed spouse may want to hurt the partner like he (or she) has been hurt. But retaliation affairs only make things worse - here are ten reasons why.

Did you know that an emotional affair can be just as dangerous to a marriage as a physical affair, and sometimes more so? And that spouses who never had any intention of cheating can unwittingly become enmeshed in an emotional affair? This article tells spouses how to recognize an emotional affair and gives tips about how to cope.