One of the things that does not mix with affairs is alcohol. Since alcohol often ‘loosens’ people up and allows them to lower inhibitions, it creates an added danger with affairs. Alcohol is particularly dangerous when those partaking have fantasies about affairs. In many ways the desire for the affair is the ‘root’ problems that often blossoms when mixed with alcohol. Under the influence of alcohol, those desires often ‘come out’ when the opportunity presents itself. The alcohol allows them to engage in behavior without the remorse or guilt that would often restrain them from dangerous situation.
On top of this, the environments where alcohol is consumed is often high risk for cheating in the first place. Bars and cheating are like mixing fire and gasoline. The other participants also have lower inhibitions, which increases the dangers many times over.
With the superbowl and other celebrations looming, if you have a spouse that is prone to fantasize about being with others, then any use of alcohol needs to be treated with a yellow warning light. If you have someone who is struggling with affairs, they will need to limit their alcohol intake during celebrations.
Another drug that is highly prone to affairs is that of cocaine, but for different reasons, which I’ll address in a future post.
Best Regards,
Jeffrey Murrah
