Holiday flings prompt a rethink on faithfulness

A mother of two reflects on past holiday flings and what they mean for her current marriage guided by a therapy expert.

Holiday flings test the limits of modern relationships

Bridget Zyka, 43, describes a past holiday fling that happened during a weekend in Australia after meeting a platonic friend she knew from Canada. She is now happily married to Aldo, with two young sons, and says she does not discuss this history with her husband.

She argues that boarding a plane and leaving daily life behind creates a mindset that can loosen restraints. She says many women have similar experiences and that a holiday can blur lines between desire and commitment. The Sun's Dear Deidre column provides guidance on why cheating happens and how couples might talk about trust or redefine faithfulness.

The piece touches a wider cultural debate about how women’s sexuality is framed and judged. It invites readers to think about loyalty, personal growth, and the risk of glamorizing past missteps. The content prompts questions about where exploration ends and harm begins in long term relationships.

Bridget’s current stance—no regrets and not sharing with her husband—highlights how couples renegotiate trust as time passes. The risk is that readers may either romanticize or condemn past behavior rather than learn from the complexities of real relationships.

Highlights

The conversation about fidelity is shifting, but the signal remains clear: honesty and boundaries matter.