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
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: Steps Toward Healing
If you’re reeling from the emotional fallout of an affair, you know that one blog post can’t put your life back together again. Yet the fact that you landed on this page demonstrates that you’re gathering as much information — and, in the process, strength (or, if you’re the partner
Rebuilding After an Affair: Understanding Triggers
There may be nothing more devastating to a marriage or long-term relationship than an affair. But if you and your partner are one of the many couples that decide to try to heal from an affair, there is hope. Affair recovery can be a long, gradual process, sometimes circuitous, and
Emerging Whole After An Affair
It’s not hard to imagine why the act of rebuilding a marriage/relationship after an affair is a major challenge. The pathways to healing are often circuitous and frustrating. Couples who expect a linear, short-term fix to getting their marriage back on track are likely to give up prematurely. Understanding the