Your affair might also damage her sense of self-worth. Aside from the repercussions you'll face, you will have hurt your wife immensely.
[header] How to weigh the costs of cheating on your wife [title] Consider the emotional damage to your wife. [step] When your wife discovers your affair, it can have a devastating effect on her and your marriage. She is likely to lose her trust in you, which will be difficult to overcome if you intend to stay married.