The Affair…with Anna Williamson

Jojo came out as a lesbian at a young age, but some of her family struggled to accept who she was. She married an older woman but it was clear that the dynamic in their relationship was not a healthy one.So when Jojo's university lecturer started paying her attention, she assumed it was because she was the pastoral lead. She was married to a man and had no idea that she was bisexual, until she made her feelings for Jojo very clear and they entered into an affair.Jojo is here today to talk about the impact that relationship had on her life, including the crossing of teacher / student boundaries and how that makes her feel.To join us over on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Alex met a man after the breakdown of her marriage, she was sad to hear that he was a widowed single father. Their relationship grew and Alex fell in love. But then her sister found something on social media that revealed a web of lies...To join us over on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anna is joined by Emma, a former CID Police Detective who is now a private investigator, specialising in affairs.We hear how Emma and her business partner Samantha, catch hundreds of cheaters in the act every year, providing a suspicious partners with the answers they aren't getting from their partners. To join us over on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair To find out more about Emma's work, you can find her at www.verityhenton.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Susie married her husband, she was excited to start a family and become a mother. But sadly, Susie suffered a string of miscarriages; little did she know, her husband had been having affairs and had already become a father. Trigger Warning; Miscarriage If you'd like to join us on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair Miscarriage Association: Call 0303 003 6464 (Mon–Fri) or use their live chat for confidential advice and support.Tommy’s Midwives' Helpline: Call free at 0800 0147 800 (Mon–Fri) to speak with specially trained bereavement midwives.Sands Helpline: Call 0808 164 3332 for support regarding pregnancy and baby loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Lily fell pregnant after her wedding, she was thrilled. They had planned for to grow their family and Lily thought she had her happy ever after...But when she was halfway through her pregnancy, she discovered that whilst they were getting ready for their baby's arrival... he was planning a life with another woman.If you'd like to join our community over on Patreon, please see here:www.patreon.com/theaffairFor mental health support, please see here:https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity supporthttps://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UKhttps://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritanshttps://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USAhttps://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australiahttps://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Abi was growing up, her mother had an affair and what followed had a lifelong effect on her. Her mother moved abroad and kept Abi and her sister from their father, he became depressed and when she was returned to his care in the UK, he was unable to look after them properly. Abi is here today to talk about her difficult experience of being the child in the middle of an explosive affair... and to reflect on the moment she discovered that her mother, was a bigamist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Hope found herself married to an older man, she thought she had someone who could look after her and someone to spend her life with. So when issues in their marriage started to appear, she found herself feeling alone and isolated. But after meeting a man at work, Hope managed to fill the void by starting an affair. She's here today to speak to Anna, as she want's to finally shake the guilt and shame she carries over her infidelity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Zoe discovered that her boyfriend of 6 years was living multiple lives, she took to social media to out him and warn other women.But then she received a summons..... and ended up in court.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Nell got married, she assumed that her husband only had eyes for her. But his phone told a different story.One night, she did something she hadn't done before.... she looked at his phone.And what she found would shock and disgust her so much that she knew their marriage was over....To join our Patreon please go to www.patreon.com/theaffair for early ad-free episodes, extra content and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Affair... with Anna Williamson is now on Patreon! Nothing will change on our regular feed, you'll still get episodes of the Affair, free to listen to. By becoming a Patreon member, you'll receive the following benefits:Early Ad-Free Access to Episodes including the new catch-up episodes of 'The Affair... What Happened Next?'Extra Content: 'Anna Reacts' - After each new episode, Anna talks directly to Patreon members about the story they just heard and what she took away from itBlog Posts featuring current Affair stories in the pressCommunity Chat - A place to discuss the stories you hear, share problems and discuss topics linked to infidelityAnd keep an eye out for our first live zoom with Anna and Producer Naomi in our very first 'Ask Anna' - exclusively for Patreon members, happening later this year.Membership is less than a cup of coffee, just £3 per month and really helps us to continue to make the show, bringing you more episodes. If you'd like to join us, just head over to www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last episode of series 4, Grace is here to tell her story. She had an affair after years of feeling emotionally neglected in her relationship and now she's here to ask Anna how to move on from both her marriage and her affair partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Kay's husband confessed to cheating on her, she knew that their marriage was over. She filled for divorce and wasn't thinking about a new relationship.But then she met a man at work, a man who told her he was single. The started an intimate relationship but she'd soon discover, she wasn't the only one.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.