I read this again and some of the language leads me to believe it was written by a man.
For the publication, the motivation is a sensational story that attracts readers. For the progressive agenda, the point is normalizing and justifying adultery, with the ultimate goal of eliminating marriage entirely.
For the author, perhaps just a paycheck. If it was sold as “true,” there’s the thrill of deceit. There’s certainly no downside for “Lisa, not her real name.”