The article recounts the author's journey through love, from naive adolescent crushes to a fulfilling marriage, until a midlife crisis ignited an infatuation with a colleague. Despite understanding the moral ramifications and wanting to protect his marriage, he found himself struggling with his feelings, likening his dilemma to that of an addict wrestling with cravings. Ultimately, he set personal boundaries to navigate this turmoil, highlighting the intricate dynamics of love, desire, and commitment in adult relationships.
I had absolute intellectual clarity about the outcome I wanted to break the infatuation and end the threat to my marriage but I also, repeatedly, failed to master my feelings.
I understood the addict's dilemma: part of you wants to fail the moral test because it means satisfying your craving.
To manage temptation, I adopted a simple, inviolable boundary: I would never disclose my feelings.
For the first time in my life, I understood the addict's dilemma; a deep part of you wants to fail the moral test.
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