Arguably, infidelity is the most devastating thing that can happen to a relationship. And while it’s true that it impacts the marriage/relationship itself, in ways that perhaps you can’t anticipate unless you’ve experienced it yourself, it’s important to remember that what’s impacted most directly and acutely is the individual who
5 Affair-Recovery Hurdles
If you are dealing with the aftermath of an affair, you know firsthand about the emotional pain infidelity causes. Despite the distress and relational struggles couples face after an affair has occurred, rebuilding is possible. The affair-recovery process requires a significant commitment from both people — a commitment to do
The Post-Affair Crisis: What to Expect
There’s no doubt about it: the discovery of an extramarital affair comes with psychological and emotional upheavals. It’s as if a bomb has gone off in your marriage/relationship, and the only thing you can be certain of is that a trauma has occurred and there are casualties. During this extremely
Counseling for Infidelity: What to Expect
Couples dealing with the aftermath of an affair are in turmoil. Turmoil that may make them question whether the marriage should continue. Turmoil that motivates some couples to seek counseling. The moment the affair was discovered, life as you knew it has been turned inside out. There is uncertainty about
Why Do Men Cheat? (Part 3)
Re-creating the dramas of our past Welcome to part three of Why Do Men Cheat?, a series designed for individuals and couples working on affair recovery. Today we venture into the topic of how our childhoods can play a role in certain affair dynamics. We are exploring this important issue