Dear Amy: I'm an older man and have been married for a long time.It is not a "terrific" marriage, but I've lived it for so long that I'm just used to it.
A few years ago I met a single woman. One thing led to another, and we spent the night together.
I've carried on a sort-of relationship with this woman, and she's now demanding I drop my wife to be with her.
Based on things she has said, I know she's only after my money. I also know she's sleeping with other men.
I want to get her out of my life, but she has threatened to tell my wife all if I don't "get my act" together.
I've tried everything I can think of without making her mad enough to do it (I honestly don't know if she would or not).
I can't come clean; it would kill my wife (her health is poor). I know I'm a stupid jerk for getting into this, but I've never done this before and feel so guilty about it.
I need help.
Stupid in Texas