There is a lot of speculation out there about who Gauri will have affair with after marraige. Even if the serial follows the movie story line of Sisila, ekta can't forget that this is a serial not a movie. The lead protagonist has to last much longer than the 2 hours screen time. She has to last some 5 to 6 years.
If Gauri has an affair, it would totally taint her positive image and turn her into a hypocrite. She can be open to criticism and torture to what she does by the characters in the serial, but the audience should not question her character. Then people will soon lose interest and not be support her fully.
Look at Tulsi and Mihir from Kyunki. Mihir being the lead male fooled around on his wife, but the audience forgave him. But Tulsi never put a toe out of line that is why we love her so much and that is why she has lasted so long. 😃
I think if there is going to be any hanky and panky it is going to be either Shiv or Shashank, because male characters can be tainted. Most people would forgieve them and go back to saying how hot these guys are. 😳