The State of "Affairs"
When it comes to marriage, modern individualist culture typically rejects the power of family and tradition in influencing the decision to settle down. Unlike older generations, we seal the deal in the pursuit of happiness - your partner should make you happy like no one else can. And above all, they should provide you a sense of security, a sense of habit.
But when that fundamental assumption breaks - and your spouse ceases to make you happy, and in fact someone else does, is infidelity just an extension of the pursuit of happiness? Is there ever a “happily ever after”?
Today, we bring to you a controversial, yet a very fresh perspective on marriage and on infidelity - by Jacob Falkovich for his blog, Put a number on it!
Reading time: ~15 mins