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
Affair Recovery: Self-care for the Betrayed Partner
An emotional tsunami often follows the discovery that your spouse/partner is (or was) having an affair. A psychological trauma has occurred in the form of a betrayal that can result in a wide range of psychological, emotional and physical symptoms. The emotional distress and intensity of feelings make self-care a
Affair Recovery: 4 Pitfalls that Block Healing
The trauma of infidelity is considerable. The psychological upheaval can result in symptoms like depression, insomnia, anger/rage, intrusive thoughts about the affair, emotional flooding, mistrust (bordering on paranoia), to name a few. You can feel like you are losing your mind. And then at some point you are faced with