S2 Ep4: 'I found out he had a wife.... AND a girlfriend'

When Sam was a teenager, she discovered her Father was cheating on her Mother and it tore their family apart. Over the next few years, he continued to cheat with different women and the impact of his infidelity has had a lasting effect Sam's mental health.  But now... years into her own marriage, she has started to understand how people can be drawn into an affair. 

When Claire got engaged to her teenage sweetheart, she was excited to build their life together. She found out she was expecting their first child and was excited to raise their child together.  But shortly after they had their second child, she got a message that would shatter their family forever.  If you need help or support for domestic violence please see these organisations that can help and support you: Reference for advice on leaving an abusive relationship:  https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/i-am-planning-to-leave-my-abuser/ If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims  https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men  https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men 

Talia has been the other woman for four years and nobody, apart from her and the married man she is seeing, knows. Now Talia needs Anna's help, should she end her affair or continue to be the other woman?

When Nina started dating a man she met at the gym, it wasn't long before he was telling her he loved her. They started spending a lot of time together and Nina believed he could be the one she'd been searching for.  But then she received a message that changed everything.... not just for her, but for multiple women...

During lockdown, Paul noticed that his wife was glued to her phone. His gut instinct told him that his wife might be having an affair and one day, he looked at her messages and his world fell apart.     Paul has never told anyone about his wife's affair... until now. 

During lockdown, Paul noticed that his wife was glued to her phone. His gut instinct told him that his wife might be having an affair and one day, he looked at her messages and his world fell apart.  Paul has never told anyone about his wife's affair... until now. 

Penny had it all... 2 beautiful children, a lovely home and an adoring husband.  But a shocking family betrayal turned Penny's world upside down and today she is bravely sharing her story. 

On the first episode of series two of 'The Affair', Anna is joined by Sarah and Pav.  Pav admits to cheating on Sarah many times through their relationship, which included an affair that resulted in him leaving Sarah for the other woman.  But... after a lot of hard work, the couple say they are now happier than ever and want to share their story.  AD: BetterHelp Our listeners get 10% off their first month at  betterhelp.com/affair 

Guys, we are back. The Affair with Anna Williamson on Wednesday 9th July - trust us, you won't want to miss it.  8 new episodes will drop every Wednesday - see you there! 

Erica had been with her husband for 10 years; they had just bought their forever home, and they were about to start trying for children after building their careers. But a few weeks after they moved in, he told her he didn’t want to be with her anymore. Erica was floored. She went to work, and it was there that her younger male colleague started helping her through this tough time. Until one day she got a message from him, he couldn’t hold it back anymore, he wanted her. He said that his wife allowed him to have sex outside of their relationship because he had a high sex drive – but there was one rule – no emotions allowed. All contact had to be approved by her.  They started having a sexual affair, meeting in hotels but it soon became a love affair. They were now having to keep their relationship a secret from his wife, whom he had a young child with. After a few months, they decided they wanted to be together, and he had to make a life changing decision…