The Affair…with Anna Williamson

When John was growing up, he knew that he was attracted to men, but he'd grown up around homophobia and suppressed his feelings, eventually marrying his childhood girlfriend. Years later, John told his wife that he wanted to explore his sexuality, something she agreed to. But things got complicated when he met a man on a gay dating app.... a man who was also married to a woman. If you'd like to join us over on Patreon, please find the link to our community here: www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anna and Naomi get an update from Darcy, who appeared in season 1, episode 7 of The Affair... titled 'It was a toxic affair... but I loved him'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of grooming and features conversation around abuse, please take care when listening. When Zoe was born, she was welcomed into the world by her mother and father and her two half siblings from her mothers previous relationship. But one day, her father and sixteen-year-old half sister left the family home and spent years estranged from Zoe and her mother. It wasn't until she was a teenager herself, that Zoe discovered the real reason that they left... Her father had started an 'affair' with her sister. And now as an adult, Zoe is full of questions and uncomfortable feelings surrounding her father and is here to talk to Anna to unpack her story in an attempt to understand her family history. If you'd like to join us over on Patreon, please see here: www.patreon.com/theaffair If you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information: https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the…

In this episode, Anna and Naomi get an update from Margot, who appeared in season 1, episode 6 of The Affair... titled 'It's Not a Case of If He Will Leave... It's When'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Marie shares her story of infidelity and why she started an affair just one month after her wedding and whilst she was trying for a baby with her husband. If you'd like to join us over on Patreon, you can do so here: www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Andy from Series 3, Episode 7 'My Wife's Affair Broke My Heart' to find out what's been happening since he appeared on the show. To join us on Patreon please go to: www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very powerful episode, we are joined by Jay, who is here to share his story of surviving repeated infidelity... even finding his husband cheating on him on their honeymoon. To join us over on Patreon, please see here: www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna and producer Naomi hear from Robyn from Series 3 who was a self-confessed reformed serial cheat, who had promised to remain faithful to her wife - will she have kept her promise? We find out on this episode of 'The Affair... What Happened Next?' To join us over on Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we catch up with the first couple who appeared on the Affair podcast back in Series 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Cleo and her teenage sweetheart became young parents, she wanted nothing more than to grow their family and build a happy home together. But when she found a message on her fiancé's phone, she learnt that her partner had been keeping something from her, something that destroyed her mental health and changed their relationship forever. Trigger Warning: Miscarriage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anna and Naomi catch up with Emily from Series 3, Episode 5 'My Cheating Husband Turned Into My Stalker' To join us over on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

In this episode we are joined by Kate from Series 1, Episode 3, titled 'I don't regret my affair'. 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 of 'What Happened Next?', Anna and Naomi hear from Sophie, who was the first ever guest on The Affair. 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.

Penny from series 2 episode 2 checks in with an update on how life has been going for her since her episode aired in 2025. Her episode was 'The Ultimate Betrayal'. 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.

Lisa from series 1 episode 5 checks in with an update on how life has been going for her since her episode aired in 2025. Her episode was 'I Met His Mistress... And She Looked Like Me' 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/theaffair For mental health support, please see here: https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we catch-up with Jane, who was on Series 1, Episode 2 of The Affair... and her episode was titled 'He Said I Do To Her... But He Was Thinking of Me'. 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.

In this episode of 'The Affair... What Happened Next?' Anna and Naomi hear from Becky, whose episode 'My Maid of Honour Was Pregnant with my Husband's Baby' (Series 3, Episode 1) remains one of our most talked about, fills us in on what has happened in her life since her episode aired. To join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and extra content, please see: www.patreon.com/theaffair 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.

In this episode we catch up with Patsy from Series 1, episode 5 who had turned investigator and exposed her boyfriend's double life. We catch up with Patsy to see how she's been doing since her episode aired. To Join our Patreon, see here: www.patreon.com/theaffair 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.

We are back with Anna and producer Naomi for one of the most request updates we've had.... Tanya from Season 4. Did the man she was having an affair adhere to her ultimatum and leave his wife? Or has she ended the affair? All will be revealed on this episode of The Affair... What Happened Next? 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.

In this episode, Anna and producer Naomi get an update from Lisa, who previously appeared on the show back in Series 3 (Episode 3 - 'The Man Who Lied About Everything) and goodness.... they weren't expecting this! If you'd like to join us over on Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/theaffair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Andrew and his family went on holiday, we could never have imagined how a chance meeting with a waiter would turn his family's life upside down. If you'd like to be part of our Patreon community, you can find out more here: www.patreon.com/theaffair 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 it Blog Posts featuring current Affair stories in the press Community Chat - A place to discuss the stories you hear, share problems and discuss topics linked to infidelity And 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…

'The Affair... with Anna Williamson' is back for 16 brand new episodes plus 16 new episodes of 'The Affair... What Happened Next?' New episodes start on Tuesday 30th of June wherever you get your podcasts. 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.

In this episode, Jade tells Anna about her relationship with her ex-partner. They had a baby and then he vanished. So she reached out to his parents on social media.... and it was then that she discovered that everything she had been told was a lie.... 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.

When Kat's husband told her that he had a new client, she was happy that they seemed to become friends. He told her she had a wife and children and she hoped they could become friends too. But Kat started having suspicions that they were more than just friends... and she'd soon realise that her instincts had been right all along. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Samantha's husband started to become cold and distant, her self-esteem plummeted. So when her friend's husband started to show her attention, she ended up in an affair. Samantha's here to tell Anna about her experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Libby met her husband, she thought she had her happily ever after. But after the birth of their first child, Libby, like many women, struggled with her new identity. Her husband didn't give her support and she felt isolated and alone. After their second child was born, she received a text from her husband, to tell her he wanted to end their marriage. But then her five-year-old child told her something that would change her life forever.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tanya tells Anna about her on-going affair. Tanya gave her affair partner an ultimatum - he needed to leave his wife by a specific date in February 2026 or their relationship was over. That date was 2 days before the recording of this episode and Tanya is here to unpack her affair with Anna and reveal the outcome, did he leave his wife or is the affair over? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Richard moved abroad from the UK to start a new business, his girlfriend followed him. They got married, had 2 children and life was good. But then he discovered that his wife had been having an affair with a man she worked with and his world fell apart. She told him she'd stop the affair and Richard hoped they could get past her infidelity. But then he discovered that the affair was still going on. On this episode, Richard is here to talk to Anna about his experience as one question lingers... Can Richard and his wife save their marriage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Mary Turner Thomson met William Allen Jordan, she thought she had met the man of her dreams. He took on her daughter, they went on to have two children together and from the outside, life was looking good. Until Mary received a phone call that would change her life forever... Mary is the author of ‘The Bigamist’ and ‘The Psychopath' and both of them can be found here, along with the rest of Mary's work: https://linktr.ee/maryturnerthomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Andy got married, he thought he would be with his wife until they were old and grey. When his family relocated to a new area, they made an effort to become friends with the other parents at their children's school. But Andy's wife started to get close to one of the other Dad's and Andy's suspicions, that there was more than just friendship between them, would soon be confirmed.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robyn was married to a man who she couldn't stay faithful to. She sought out affairs through websites promoting 'no-strings' sex with men who were also married. In this episode, Robyn opens up to Anna about the things in her life that drove her to those decisions and how she has ended up in a very different place in her life now. To get 10% off your first month of therapy from our sponsor 'BetterHelp' go to www.betterhelp.com/affair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily’s story begins with a college romance rekindled years later, leading to a whirlwind engagement and marriage. But behind the happy façade, emotional abuse, control, and betrayal took hold—culminating in heartbreak and loss. But when they ended their marriage, her husband became her stalker. This is Emily's tale of survival. TW: References to miscarriage and domestic violence. If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia…

When Chloe married her husband, she never thought she would be the one to have an affair. But when her husband became manipulative and abusive, and she sought comfort and solace in the arms of another man. BUT... Chloe would later discover, that her husband had been keeping a very big secret of his own... Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of intimate partner abuse. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please see the support services below who can offer support and advice. If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA…

When Lisa met a man on a dating app, she thought she’d finally found “the one.” He was charming, devoted, and made her believe in love again. But as their relationship deepened, so did the lies. First, he said he’d taken a job overseas. Then came the story about his ex with cancer. And finally—the truth that shattered everything.... To get 10% off your first month of therapy from our sponsor 'BetterHelp' go to www.betterhelp.com/affair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bella was a young married mother when she first met the man that would become her affair partner. For two years, they met in secret and fell in love. Bella was planning on leaving her husband to be with her new lover, but when he discovered a message on her phone, Bella's affair was revealed. But in an unexpected twist, Bella's husband and her lover's wife, discovered their partners betrayal wasn't the only thing they had in common... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of series 3, Anna talks to Becky, a woman who has lived through the unthinkable. In this story of the ultimate double betrayal, Becky takes us through her journey of finding out that her husband and best friend were expecting a baby together and how she began to heal. To get 10% off your first month of therapy from our sponsor 'BetterHelp' go to www.betterhelp.com/affair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Series 3 of 'The Affair... with Anna Williamson' starts on Tuesday 7th October. Trust us... you won't want to miss these 8 new jaw dropping and insightful stories of infidelity. If you'd like to appear on the show, please email our producer on affair@curvemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Florence married her school sweetheart, she never thought he would betray her. They had grown up together, he was her best friend and they built a life together. But when they became parents, she never thought that her husband would have an affair with another Mum she knew from the school gates. But... Florence and her husband made big changes, they worked hard on their marriage and their story of surviving infidelity is raw and inspiring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.