If a married man's extramarital relationship is exposed, he might take various actions depending on the circumstances and personal values. Some potential actions can include Denying the affair, even when faced with evidence and admitting to the betrayal, taking responsibility for his actions, and attempting to minimize the importance of the affair by describing it as a one-time mistake or temporary lapse in judgment, ending the affair and making amends with his spouse by committing to therapy or counseling and making a decision to leave his spouse and pursue a whole relationship with the mistress. Remember that these actions will differ based on the individual's personality, values, and the specific circumstances surrounding the extramarital relationship.