5 Years as the Other Woman: The Emotional Truth About Having an Affair You Don’t Hear

Ever loved someone in a way you couldn’t explain to anyone else? Found yourself in a relationship that felt more real than anything before but didn’t fit the story you were supposed to live? Yeah, me too. This episode is where we begin. Without filters or shame, I share the truth about falling for someone who isn’t fully yours and why that love still mattered. For five years, I was in a relationship with a married man. It wasn’t part of the plan. I wasn’t chasing chaos. But it happened. And it shaped me. If you’ve ever felt torn between what’s “right” and what’s real, or quietly carried the pain of taboo relationships, you’re not alone. In this conversation, I open up about how it started, how it evolved, and why leaving was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. We talk about emotional intimacy, the messy middle of complicated relationships, and what no one tells you about affair recovery.You’ll hear the full story on how we navigated the affair, how COVID became a turning point, and what it meant to love someone I couldn’t fully claim. This is for the women living in the gray, for anyone unpacking their own relationship stories, and for those craving healing after heartbreak. Here's to talking about it, with no shame, Nikki ❤️‍🔥 About The Scarlet Edit The Scarlet Edit is where we get real about divorce, affairs, situationships, infidelity, and everything else that’s often swept under the rug in today’s dating world. No shame, no judgment - just the truth. I’m Nikki Corbett. I’ve been divorced, had an affair, and lived through a heartbreaking situationship - experiences that prove there’s more to modern relationships than what we’re taught. On this podcast, we dive deep into the raw realities of love, emotional intimacy, power dynamics, painful endings, and fresh starts. If you’re tired of cookie-cutter love stories and want something that speaks to the real truth of what we’re living through, this is your place. If you’ve ever felt like your relationship journey doesn’t fit the traditional mold, you're not alone. You deserve to be seen, heard, and loved. No exceptions. This podcast is for anyone who’s ever questioned their worth, fought to rewrite their own story, or felt the sting of a love that didn’t fit the fairytale. You are not defined by your past choices. You are allowed to want more, and you deserve a life that's full of the real, genuine love you crave. So grab a drink, settle in and enjoy. The Scarlet Edit was created by me, for you. 🔔 Subscribe to my channel, new episodes drop every Thursday!    / @thescarletedit   ❤️‍🔥 Connect with The Scarlet Edit on Social!   / thescarlet.edit      / @thescarletedit   https://www.threads.com/@thescarlet.edit Want to be a guest on The Scarlet Edit? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpr... For Collaboration and Business inquiries: 💌 Email: [email protected] ============================= 🔔 Subscribe to my channel, new episodes drop every Thursday!    / @thescarletedit   For Collaboration and Business inquiries: 💌 Email: [email protected] ================================= ⚠️ Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. ✖️ Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of The Scarlet Edit. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © The Scarlet Edit 00:00 – Welcome to The Scarlet Edit 00:46 – Why I’m Telling This Story 02:13 – How the Affair Began 05:07 – Reconnecting After Years Apart 08:18 – Falling in Love with a Married Man 13:42 – What His Wife Knew 19:27 – Navigating Love Through COVID 23:49 – Why I Finally Had to Walk Away