Stories From Women About Love That Took Them by Surprise

People often claim that emotions follow their own rules, arriving without permission or warning.

There is truth in that idea—but feelings do not exist in isolation. Choices still matter, especially when attraction develops in situations layered with moral and emotional complexity. Desire can surface unexpectedly, and when it does, some people pause to consider boundaries, while others are pulled forward by curiosity, excitement, or moments of personal vulnerability. The experiences shared below explore how different women became involved with married men—and what those experiences ultimately taught them.

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