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.
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 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 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.
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.
In some cases, the couple tries to work through it. They might go to counseling or have long, honest conversations. But it's really hard, and it can go either way. Sometimes they manage to save the relationship, but other times, the hurt and resentment are too much, and they still end up separating. And in a few rare instances, the person who cheated might leave their current partner for the person they had the affair with, but that also doesn't always lead to a happy ending.
In some movies, the secret affair might lead to self - discovery. Take 'Eyes Wide Shut' for instance. The main character's experience with a secretive sexual encounter makes him re - evaluate his relationship with his wife. It's a complex ending where he realizes things about himself and his marriage through this secret affair. However, it still has an air of unease and mystery around it. The movie shows that such affairs can have deep psychological impacts not just on the relationships directly involved but also on one's view of self and life.