HomeAnswersPsychiatrysense of insecurityI have been in a three-year extramarital relationship with a married man, but my objective is to be stress-free for our relationship to be in balance. Kindly help.

How to maintain a healthy, stress-free relationship in a three-year extramarital relationship with a married man?

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Published At July 29, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been having a three-year extramarital relationship with a married man. I have been struggling with his family for the past year. Possessiveness and insecurity, emotions and unloved. I want his wife to no longer be a part of his life. I would instead not harm them yet at the same time. I desire him. I find it difficult to accept his love for her as his wife. I feel neglected. I feel like I should keep him. I was in contact with his wife for the first two years since I loved her then. However, somewhere, we choose to get an abortion. I began to feel uneasy. I realize that I made a mistake. I must agree. I am unable to accomplish that, however. He still has me suffering because of his wife and me. I want our relationship to be at peace. I desire to be anxiety-free.

Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

You must move out of this relationship. There is no future in it. He is just using you. He will not leave his wife for you. So just move out of this. It will be difficult for you, but it is far better for your future. You are still young, and you will find someone better with whom you can get married and live a happy and secure life. You may have depression due to this problem, but it will improve with medication and some lifestyle modification.

  1. You should exercise 30 minutes daily, like at least going for a walk.

  2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts. Just let it be. It will relax you.

  3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods and avoid junk foods.

  4. You must drink enough water.

  5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.

  6. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.

  7. You should take enough eight hours of sleep daily.

  8. Live your life, do not just spend it. Be bold and confident.

Suppose you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for four weeks; you need to start medications for a short duration.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I also have my husband and children. At first, we were able to comprehend each other's families. We never intended for anything to bring harm to our family. We had a discreet connection. He never employed me. He continues to endure with me due to my current mental state. I, too, do not want him to abandon his family. However, dealing with his caring for his family's needs is challenging. I will not be taking them on any family vacations. He was made to stop loving her by me. I am very possessive. She has been with him for ten years, but I forget about his family. I am aware of everything, yet I cannot regulate my mind.

Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

However, what you have expected is impossible and will affect your family. I am still requesting you that you must move on from it. He must also concentrate on his family. I can understand that you love each other. However, this type of relationship is not accepted in our society, especially in our Indian culture. You both are cheating on your family, including kids and spouses. You will never be happy in the future. I am still requesting you that you must stop this. It is not practically possible, and it will only give you pain. There is no solution to this problem. I think that you also have a problem with your personality. You may have a borderline personality disorder. Your personality also gives you all the above troubles. It is a type of personality, nature. You may have a chronic feeling of emptiness, emotional outbursts, overwhelming behavior, and self-harming behavior. You mostly feel that no one understands you in this world. You may have difficulty keeping the relationship for a long time. You may have frequent job-related issues. You may have anger outbursts. You must restart the tablet Nexito (escitalopram oxalate)10 mg. It will surely help you as you also have depression. You must do the following blood reports. You must also follow the above guidelines to deal with it.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Nexito 10 mg once a day right. How many months do I have to take this? How can I get a prescription?

Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest you consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi
Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Psychiatry

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