The secrecy creates a "us against the world" bond that mimics depth but thrives on scarcity.

Ending these affairs is uniquely difficult because there is no public support system for the "breakup."

📍 The "other woman" role is rarely about the quality of the love, but rather the safety of the distance. It is a relationship where one person gets to have everything, and the other gets only what is left over. If you are looking to explore this further, I can: