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What does it mean?
She argues that infidelity can prevent marital stagnation.
In plain terms
She claims affairs keep marriages exciting and prevent boredom.
What can you take from it?
Change can prevent relationship stagnation.

Where it applies

  • long-term relationships
  • marriage counseling
  • moral debates

Putting it to work

  • spicing up routines
  • questioning loyalty

Questions to consider

  • Is boredom a reason for cheating?
  • What keeps a marriage fresh?

Another view

It justifies betrayal as beneficial.

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