My heart dropped when I saw them talking to each other – they had this closeness,” says Chloe, 49. “I realised then that it was her that had come between us. He went to her with problems, shared secrets and aspirations – all those things that we used to do together.” The dentist later changed his plea to guilty ahead of the court case where he was sentenced to a minimum jail term of 21 years in 2010. His former lover Hazel was later tried and was found guilty and sentenced to serve 18 years after Colin Howell gave damning evidence against her and himself at trial. Where is Colin Howell now? The Secret – what time is it on TV? Episode 4 Series 1 cast list and preview". RadioTimes . Retrieved 31 December 2016.

Georgina, 40, says her three-year emotional affair with a colleague was “as intense as a physical affair – perhaps more so. We never even kissed on the mouth. I had never felt closer to anyone.” Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19thed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p.487. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. a b "Secret Affair - Secret Affair Official Merchandise". Secret Affair Official Merchandise . Retrieved 7 April 2016. The emotional high we both got from a feeling of being recognised as people – not parents, colleagues, spouses, whatever – was addictive,” says Yvonne, 47, who had an emotional affair with her colleague. Clara, 24, echoed many respondents in describing a man she met via an app, with whom she talked nonstop for four months: “He was everything I wanted my partner to be.”

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The Secret – what time is it on TV? Episode 1 Series 1 cast list and preview". RadioTimes . Retrieved 31 December 2016. Secret Affair celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2019, with a 14 date April and May tour of the UK. Through therapy, Walter found the self-esteem he needed to end his marriage after his wife’s emotional affair. India, 28, says she is much happier after hers led to a divorce. Likewise, Tanya, 30, says it was a catalyst to end her 10-year relationship: “I’m thoroughly enjoying the independence and growth.”

However, almost 19 years later after getting away with the appalling crimes for so long, the case was turned on its head when Colin admitted to the murders after the death of his eldest son Matthew. As reported by the Belfast Telegraph, the dentist handed himself into the police and confessed to killing his wife and his lover’s husband with the fumes, claiming that Hazel had helped him. A month later, Colin and Hazel were charged with the crimes, though both allegedly denied the charges.Confronting what is at the root of your emotional affair could reveal the path out of it – and strengthen your relationship, she adds. “Just like physical affairs, emotional affairs give an opportunity to look at the underlying issues, whether that’s within the individual or the relationship. It can be a catalyst for quite a seismic change – but re-establishing trust takes a long time.” As for Chloe, her husband’s emotional affair led to their divorce. “I slowly rebuilt myself by going to [the counselling service] Relate to ‘get over it’ – and him.” And she did, later remarrying and having another child. She says her husband’s emotional affair was the making of “the more savvy me. I wouldn’t be who I am today without it.” The coroner gives a verdict of suicide. Hazel and Colin continue their relationship, but Hazel feels guilty and can only have sex with Colin whilst heavily drugged. Eventually the relationship ends and they marry new partners. Colin's son Matthew dies. Colin concludes this is a punishment by God. [7] Episode 4 [ edit ] The Secret – what time is it on TV? Episode 3 Series 1 cast list and preview". RadioTimes . Retrieved 31 December 2016. a b Colin Larkin, ed. (2003). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music (Thirded.). Virgin Books. pp.421/2. ISBN 1-85227-969-9.