extramarital affair
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During the trial, the court heard how Richins, 35, had racked up millions of dollars in debt, had taken out life insurance policies on her husband, and was having an extramarital affair.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Personal indiscretions once seen as disqualifying, such as the extramarital affair that chased Gary Hart from the 1988 presidential race, scarcely raise an eyebrow.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025
Social media users shared unverified rumors alleging an extramarital affair, amplifying the story with hashtags like #Coldplaygate.
From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025
It took years for many in Britain to forgive Camilla, whose extramarital affair with Charles torpedoed his marriage to Diana, known as “the People’s Princess.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024
Women who claim their husbands are not doing their share of their housework or who want to put a stop to an extramarital affair bring the matter before a judge.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
