Beguilement

Drawn by an unseen pull to the site for extramarital affairs, studying the profiles. Recurrent themes emerging. Attractive slim early forties. Husband often away on business.  Seeks occasional company. Still together but not sexually. No wish to end my marriage or yours.

Okay, too tempting. A hundred quid a month is a lot but I see that the sexes are about balanced on the site, the subscription must keep things in line. Women probably pay less, but that's okay. A high subscription from males is already some sort of signal. Of what? Resources. Seriousness.

Well, my own profile. Scribble, scribble, edit, scribble. A cup of coffee. Headscratching. More editing. Finally entering some words.

About me. Articulate, relaxed, upbeat. Settled in my marriage and not looking to upset anyone, but home life is dull, life's short, and in need of adventure with the right person. Where it'll lead, we don't know, but it'll be fun...

About you. You'll probably also be in a stale relationship and have some free time during the weekdays. You'll want to liven things up with occasional secret trysts with someone who finds you beautiful...

Further stuff about height, smoking, drinking, education, figure, occupation. Checklists quickly clicked.

Photos. A smiley for the public profile, in case my wife or her friends or mine come across the site. Then a few real ones if I get any responders, so I can give them the password.

Okay pause. Go ahead? Yes. Pay with credit card. There, done. Let's see how it goes.