Love is a beautiful thing, but not all love receives praise and approval.

There is a type of love in this world that is like poison, easy to get addicted to, but full of thorns. Every touch results in pain, and if not stopped in time, it can lead to countless wounds.

This love may look as beautiful as a gem, but in reality, it is unattainable. Once tainted by it, it’s easy to fall into an irreversible situation.

It’s the love outside of marriage, posing the deadliest threat to matrimony. Yet, it’s precisely this illicit affair that attracts foolish men and women in the world like moths to a flame.

Does extramarital love really have such a strong allure that so many people throw caution to the wind?

In today’s era of freedom in relationships, most marriages start out of love and progress to the union stage at the right time.

Initially brimming with passion, curious and hopeful about the new life, both partners strive to make the marriage increasingly happy.

But often, things don’t go as planned. The reality of marriage involves more than just romance; it includes daily chores and challenges.

Even the most in-love couple, without proper care and direction, can slowly lose their happiness and eventually hope in each other.

Divorce is complicated due to the tangled interests post-marriage and the responsibility of children. Hence, some turn to extramarital affairs for solace.

For some, it’s in their nature to seek multiple partners and not commit to one person for long.

Regardless, when their emotions stray outside of marriage, the marital bond is already damaged. But is extramarital love really that fulfilling? Perhaps initially.

Love can be divided into three stages. First, the mutual attraction phase, the most beautiful stage of a relationship. The allure of anticipation without certainty.

Secondly, both parties understand each other’s feelings, leading to intimacy like holding hands, hugging, kissing, with eyes only for each other, wanting to be together all the time.

Lastly, breaking barriers to fulfill physical desires.

After these three stages, whether it’s love or extramarital affairs, they both aim for one outcome—marriage.

So, despite the attractive facade of extramarital affairs, the ultimate goal remains the same—marriage, a reality hard to escape.

Unfortunately, many fail to see the truth behind it from the start. Initially, they may justify their actions with “true love,” believing they only want to redeem the other person without harming their family.

However, as hidden flaws start to surface and emotional needs remain unmet, desires may lead to unexpected paths.

At this point, it’s a true test of character.

Do they truly love each other? Was it only after marriage that they found true love?

In most cases of extramarital affairs, men tend to quickly end the relationship, return to their families, and if the wife forgives and doesn’t hold grudges, life can go on.

But for women involved in extramarital affairs, it often ends in divorce, losing both the partner and the lover. This is the common outcome of extramarital affairs.

Many women initially believe it’s true love, finding the right person, but only realize later that extramarital affairs are nothing but a selfish game.

They simply overestimated its importance. This is the tragedy of women.

Men tend to prioritize practicality in relationships.

Unfortunately, many women foolishly believe that true love requires giving everything, not realizing that while they give their heart, others might only give a part of themselves.

While there may be a spark of emotion in the beginning, it often remains just that.

When weighing the value of choosing you or losing their original partner, even the most beautiful love isn’t worth it if it leads to loss.

In the TV drama “An Family,” Miss Zhifou and Kan Wentao’s relationship reflects reality.

If Miss Zhifou had settled for being Kan Wentao’s lover without expecting more, they might have lasted longer. But as she sought the position of the rightful wife, her schemes were exposed, leading to a retreat.

Youth and beauty are fleeting. A wealthy friend once said that a woman’s youth and beauty are the least worthy investments for men due to their short shelf life.

However, Miss Zhifou failed to understand this truth and overestimated her worth in Kan Wentao’s eyes.

In almost all extramarital affairs, women are more likely to get hurt. Regardless of the initial intentions, a satisfactory outcome is hard to achieve.

In “Thirty Only,” Lin Youyou believed her youth was invincible, but Xu Huanshan, though momentarily confused, knew what kind of woman he truly needed.

In “Dear Self,” Wei Yayun might have initially sought power through Liu Yang, but in the end, she paid a price for this extramarital affair.

Whether they end up in power or leave tragically, the third party often struggles to find inner peace.

This path is far from easy; it’s a bloody road where wounds accumulate by the time the fruits are seized.

Love is no child’s play. Those who toy with it will eventually face the consequences.