Unfaithful and Unwell: How Affairs Secretly Sabotage Your Health

This is the time of year when people take extra precautions to stay healthy. In my family, some members get their flu shots, load up on vitamin C, and take all kinds of health enhancers. They hope these measures will strengthen their immune systems enough to keep illness at bay.

But have you ever considered the connection between affairs and illness? While movies often depict cheaters as attractive and in perfect health, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.

The Hidden Health Risks of Affairs

Affairs bring stress. There’s no way around it. That stress, in turn, places an enormous strain on your health and every system in your body. When you’re stressed, even if you don’t feel it immediately, your body is going through a lot. You might notice an upset stomach or struggle with sleepless nights — but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Your immune system takes the biggest hit. The stress from an affair can compromise or even shut down your immune system, leaving you vulnerable. If you already have unhealthy habits, this weakened state is even worse.

Affairs and Physical Health: The Hidden Costs

Affairs aren’t just about emotional turmoil and broken relationships — they also come with physical consequences that people rarely discuss. The stress and emotional strain of sneaking around or juggling conflicting emotions weigh heavily on the body.

This stress manifests physically, leading to issues like headaches, muscle tension, digestive problems, and — most significantly — a weakened immune system. While the movies make affairs look glamorous, the reality involves emotional exhaustion and physical wear and tear.

No amount of positive vibes or healthy habits can fully protect you once stress takes a toll on your body. When your health is compromised, you’re vulnerable.

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide

The connection between affairs and compromised health is real. Ignoring it doesn’t make it disappear. You might think you can avoid it, but eventually, it catches up with you. The stress will impact your health — whether immediately or as a delayed reaction. You can run, but you can’t hide from what’s coming.

However, you can take steps to interrupt the stress circuit in your body. There are ways to stop the harmful chemicals that stress releases. Rather than focusing on just the symptoms — like loading up on vitamin C or getting your flu shot — why not tackle the source of the stress itself?

Taking Action: Break the Stress Cycle

You can’t hide from the stress and its effects, but you can take action to manage it. The video “Overcoming Affair Trauma” provides guidance on how to stop stress from damaging you on the inside. Instead of just masking symptoms with vitamins and flu shots, consider taking action that targets the root cause of the stress.

The path to health isn’t just about boosting immunity; it’s also about addressing the emotional and psychological stressors that compromise it.