Healing from Infidelity

As a psychologist, I’ve worked with a great number of individuals and couples healing from the trauma of infidelity. Many have reported the importance of connecting with others who have endured this particular pain. Some have found that connection in online forums, support groups, or with someone they personally know

Being the victim of an affair is like having the ground beneath you give way without warning. The emotional foundation you relied on crumbles, leaving you in a free-fall of confusion and pain. It’s not just the act of betrayal that cuts deep, but the profound loss of trust and

“I never imagined I’d end up betrayed by my partner,” said Tanya, age 44. “In my mind, infidelity was something that happened to other couples. Ones who didn’t communicate, or those who didn’t have anything in common. I was so wrong.” Tanya and Marcus had been married for sixteen years

“Before I messed everything up by having an affair, my partner and I used to say that our relationship was like a continuous love letter. Since my affair, we’ve been through a lot. And that’s an understatement. What’s helping us feel more connected is that now my role in the

When you experience something you’ve never experienced before, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction, especially when the experience includes emotional pain. If you’ve been betrayed by an unfaithful partner, or if you’re the partner who had the affair, your mind is likely running through common societal beliefs