Affair is the wrong word:
Affair: a sexual relationship between two people, one or both of whom are married to or in a long-term relationship with someone else. "his wife is having an affair". (Google)
Re:Dune Genesis (1980)
by smogcutter on Monday March 25, 2024 @10:55AM
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If you’re going to be pedantic, at least be correct:
Websters: “a romantic or passionate attachment typically of limited duration”
I hesitate to use the word because afaik Herbert was a widower at the time, but can’t think of a better one that hits the right tone.