A dating website designed for married people to have affairs have said it's struggling to keep up with demand after a surge in sign-ups. Illicit Encounters, has reported a 33 per cent increase in registrations compared to this time last year, and predicts the number to keep going up throughout the week.
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The increase in infidelity is thought to be driven by post-holiday blues and a desire for a fresh start in the New Year. So much so that today has been dubbed Divorce Day - as law firms brace themselves for an avalanche of cases post Christmas. Speaking to Femail, Jessica Leoni, from Illicit Encounters said: 'It's the busiest we've ever been. The start of a new year always prompts a spike, but 2025 has started off with unprecedented demand.
'In fact, we've admittedly been struggling to keep up with the surge in sign-ups, but we've got a team working around the clock to keep things running smoothly.'. Jessica has also dubbed today 'Blue Monday for relationships' due to a surge in break-ups.
One new member of Illicit Encounters, from Brighton, revealed why she joined the platform on New Year's Day. Leading affairs site, IllicitEncounters.com, has reported a staggering 33 percent increase in new member registrations compared to this time last year, with the trend expected to climb further as the week progresses (stock image).
The 38-year-old said she felt disillusioned after years of feeling invisible in her marriage. 'It wasn't an impulsive decision. 'I've been unhappy for a long time, and after the Christmas holidays, I realised I couldn't keep pretending everything was fine,' she said.
