According to WebMD, the “in love” stage of an affair lasts 6 to 18 months, on average. And around 75% of the marriages that start as affairs end in divorce. Considering only 5 to 7% of affair relationships lead to marriage, thats a grim statistic for couples hoping their affairs will last forever.

How successful are relationships that start as affairs?

While fewer than 25 percent of cheaters leave a marriage for an affair partner, according to one source, most of those relationships are statistically extremely unlikely to endure. They survive more on what each partner gets than what each invests in the relationship.

How long do affairs last after separation?

Most affairs last only 6 to 24 months.

Is it healthy to fall in love fast?

Were told to express love privately and with the bare minimum of kindness. As we age, friends and peers tease us for being emotional or catching feelings for someone. So, yes, its absolutely okay to fall in love easily.