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Confessions: Diversion window to a sound life

Dear Coach, I am a married man aged 48 and I have been married for the past 13 years to an amazing and beautiful woman. She is very loving, and always present for me in time of my need.

The best thing that any man can ever desire. It is very unfortunate that my wife is unable to bear children. We have tried to procreate the rest of our lives even prior our marriage. We have consulted so many doctors, I have even lost count of how many thus far, and still unfortunately, nothing happened for us.

One day, I met some other young lady on my business trip and we started giving each other some attention at a conventional meeting held in Cape Town. She was the only person from my country at the convention hence it was obvious to feel secure around her and vice-versa. We indulged in some alcohol and ultimately started being intimate.

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