Some end with a new beginning. The characters might decide to break free from their old lives completely and start anew together. But this is not as common as the sad endings. In these cases, the authors usually show how the characters have to fight against a lot of odds to be together.
Often, they end in heartbreak. Since affairs are usually outside the bounds of traditional relationships, they can't be sustained easily. For example, in many novels, the lovers might part ways due to guilt, family obligations, or society's pressure.
Often, they end tragically. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', both lovers die. Their families' feud and the forbidden nature of their love lead to this tragic outcome.
Well, often there is a great deal of drama. People get exposed, and then there are consequences like divorce, family break - ups, and a lot of pain for everyone involved. For example, in a story I heard, the person having the affair was caught by their spouse, and it led to a very messy and bitter divorce. The children were also deeply affected, and the whole family structure was shattered.
Most often, affair love stories end in heartbreak. One person may realize the wrongness of the affair and end it, leaving the other in pain.
They usually show love as something that can be both beautiful and tragic. For instance, in some novels, lovers may be from different worlds or have different commitments, but their love is so strong that it defies logic. This is seen in many classic 'the affair romance novels' where the lovers face great difficulties yet their love remains steadfast.
Mostly, they end badly. The truth often comes out, and there's a lot of pain and anger. The married man may choose to go back to his family, leaving the other person heartbroken.
Some end in divorce. Once the affair is discovered, the trust is broken and the couple may not be able to repair their relationship. The husband may not be able to forgive the betrayal, leading to the end of the marriage.
Married man affair stories can end in various ways. One way is that the man continues the affair until he is caught red - handed by his spouse. This usually leads to a huge blow - up in the relationship, with possible legal consequences if there are financial implications or issues related to child custody in case of a divorce. Another ending could be that the man gradually drifts away from the affair as he realizes the value of his marriage and family. He might start to work on his relationship with his wife and cut off all ties with the other woman. However, there are also cases where the affair turns into a more complex situation, like the mistress getting pregnant, which then completely changes the course of the story and often ends in a very messy and difficult situation for all parties involved.
Often, they end with a breakup. Once the cheating is discovered, the trust is broken, and many couples can't move past that. Another way is that the cheater might end the affair and try to work on the relationship, but it's very difficult to rebuild trust.
Often, they end badly. Either the friendship is completely ruined because of the betrayal. Or, if there was a romantic aspect, the relationship doesn't work out and they end up losing both the friendship and the romantic connection.
In other cases, the mistress relationship may end in heartbreak. The mistress might be left alone as the man she was involved with returns to his original life. These endings can be quite tragic and are often used to show the consequences of engaging in such complex and often frowned - upon relationships.