Thousands of people across the UK are turning to affairs to let off steam and save their relationships, as the cost-of-living crisis heaps pressure on couples, according to marital affairs website, Illicit Encounters. The website, which has well over 1 million members - has seen a 169% spike in new members in the past two weeks, and reports August is on track for a record month for sign-ups vs the same stage last month.
Jessica Leoni, spokesperson at Illicit Encounters, said the spike follows a similar trend in sign-up increases when the nation feels the pinch the most. Adding January is traditionally the site’s best performing month in a calendar year but the days we’ve seen of August have already surpassed that.
“The last couple of weeks have been unprecedented in terms of new members joining Illicit Encounters - we’re already approaching more than double an average August month. It’s a pattern we’ve seen in previous years and the formula is simple - when the financial climate in the UK is bad, there’s more pressure on couples, which results in a significant spike in those seeking affairs as an escape.
