Affair Quote by Debra Winger
“It's not necessarily that having an affair you get something from the other person that you're not getting from your partner, it's that you created a situation for yourself in which you're unexpressed and so maybe you feel another person allows you to express yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hollywood Insider, 1995
People may seek affairs to express parts of themselves they feel suppressed in their primary relationship, not necessarily for material gain.
In simple terms: Affairs can be an outlet for unmet self‑expression.
Key Takeaway
Identify and communicate unmet needs.
Themes
relationships
self‑expression
infidelity
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- personal therapy
- relationship workshops
Key Concepts
psychology
communication
emotional needs
Questions to Reflect On
- What unmet need drives you?
- How can you express it within your partnership?
A Different Perspective
Affairs can cause lasting hurt and trust loss.
![“Her [Hillary Clinton's] husband is running around on her with everything that walks. He's having an affair with Gennifer Flowers, he's having an affair with... I forget the names, but they're legion. He's cheating on her frequently, and she knows about it and yet puts up with it and stays in…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6b7/rush-limbaugh-28_affair_her-hillary-clinton-s-husband-is-running_666063.jpg)
