I have noticed a trend on many of the postings, there seems to be a whole lot of affairs starting at the 17 mark of marriage. More so men then women. I have heard of the seven year itch but there seems to be just as much scratching at seventeen years.
My own husband began his affair at our 17th year of marriage as well. We are back together and have been in counseling for 2 years and I asked our counselor about my noticing the 17 year thing, she looked through her files and came up with more then half of affairs she has counseled have been within the 16-18 year mark.
So all you who have experienced a 7 year itch from your partner may want to keep an eye on whether he/she begins itching again in ten years.
I was with hubbby for 27 years. Had an itch to see what life was like unmarried - so left.
Really it wasn't really all that simple. Lots and lots and lots of other complicated reasons.
I really think the number 7 must be evil
People talk about a 7 year itch, you think it might be 17 years, I say it is the 27th year. Hey - the only common denominator here is the number 7.
I say be aware - whenever an anniversary rolls around with a number 7 in it!!!
Seriously though - I think it is truly just co-incidence. I think it is all just a number. It all depends on where you life is heading at the moment.
With me it is just the fact the both the offspring where finally at an age where I thought they would be OK either way and that there would be no more issues with child support and or spousal support and hey I waited until the right time - no problems with either - I get nothing and he pays nothing. It all works out in the end.
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The 17 Year Itch?
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