Affairs: Can a Marriage Recover?
An affair strikes a devastating blow to a marriage. Whether the affair was a one-night stand, an emotional affair, or an illicit affair – an emotional affair combined with a physical relationship – the...
View ArticleUnderstanding Infidelity: a Sexual Affair, an Emotional Affair, an Affair Online
When counseling couples who are trying to survive infidelity, one of the first tasks for the therapist helping the couple through affair recovery is to help the couple define what exactly happened, and...
View ArticleHow to Define Betrayal
Imagine this: An individual walks toward a park filled with family and friends. From a safe distance and without warning, he takes a grenade out of his pocket, pulls the pin, and tosses it into the...
View ArticleDefining Infidelity in Pop Culture
Infidelity is often defined as a betrayal of trust. More specifically; it is a sexual or emotional betrayal of trust within a committed relationship. For women, the thought of great sex usually...
View ArticleOnline Infidelity: Finding New Friends on Adult Social Networks and Emotional...
The advent of social media and user friendly communication technology has made it increasingly easy to connect instantaneously and always be finding new friends. Unfortunately they can make it more...
View ArticleAffair Recovery: How to Recover After an Affair
In my years counseling, I have worked with several couples through the tragedy of sexual, emotional, and now the common financial cheating. I have seen some amazing recoveries. Couples who recover use...
View ArticleInfidelity in Elder Care
When two nursing home residents Art and Frieda started to hold hands, kiss, and generally enjoy one another’s company, family members became livid. Why? Art and Frieda are married, however, not to each...
View ArticleManaging Anger during Infidelity Recovery: Coping with Anger and Anger Outbursts
When couples struggle to survive an affair, they may select treatment as a choice. Initially there is relief because they feel just like the specialist understands their heartache and can sincerely...
View ArticleAfter an Affair: Affair Recovery for Couples After Infidelity has Occurred
The tough work after an affair starts with the revelation. Once both the partners are aware of the infidelity and the choice is made to stay married then it’s time to dive into the recovery process. In...
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