Discovering your husband is having an affair is a devastating experience. Unfortunately, the situation can become even more painful further down the line. If you've made the decision to leave him, you may have a rocky road ahead of you.

A second marriage can bring with it individual challenges that a first marriage doesn't. It's no surprise that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that the second marriage has approximately 28 to 50 percent chance of ending in separation or divorce.