The Truth About Affairs: Sexless Marriages, Emotional Validation, and Modern Love

This week on The Scarlet Edit, I’m joined by Paul Keable, Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, the website known worldwide for its tagline: “Life is short. Have an affair.”

We unpack the realities of infidelity and explore why people step outside their marriages. Paul shares insights from over a decade with Ashley Madison, along with research that flips cultural assumptions: women often seek affairs because of sexless marriages, while men more often seek emotional validation.

We also talk about:

• The role of communication breakdowns in driving infidelity
• Why Ashley Madison attracts not just married people, but singles, polyamorous, and open relationships
• Member stories — from affairs born of loneliness to “compassionate affairs” during caregiving
• How secrecy, discretion, and unmet needs fuel modern affairs

This episode challenges the stereotypes around cheating and opens up a deeper conversation about intimacy, honesty, and what people really want in their relationships today.

Guest Info.

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