Flirty texts caused major marital issues

A man shared his experience of how a lighthearted text exchange with a work colleague led to serious consequences for his marriage. What started as innocent banter in a group chat quickly turned into private messages full of flirtation. The colleague, Fran, was a freelancer who added excitement to their meetings with her humor and charm. They began messaging each other daily, moving from work topics to more personal conversations. The man enjoyed this new connection because he could show a better version of himself without physical distractions. Soon, their chats became flirtier. After Fran mentioned a date she had planned, he felt a twinge of jealousy. They began discussing intimate topics that escalated into explicit messages. The man admitted that his fantasies were influenced by adult films and differed from his real-life relationship with his wife, Tess, whom he had been with for 13 years. As the exchange grew more suggestive, he recognized the emotional risk he was taking. He later acknowledged that this affair, even in the form of texting, had a profound impact on his marriage.