The involvement of a married man in a romantic or sexual relationship with somebody apart from his partner constitutes extramarital infidelity. This case, typically occurring in secrecy, includes a breach of marital vows and expectations of constancy. Such relationships can vary from transient encounters to long-term commitments.
Traditionally and culturally, male extramarital relationships have been considered with various levels of acceptance and condemnation. Up to date views typically acknowledge the numerous emotional misery and potential hurt triggered to all events concerned, together with the partner, the youngsters (if any), and the person concerned within the extramarital relationship. The dissolution of belief and injury to household buildings are frequent penalties.
