Statistics may vary but according to one of the most recent studies, as many as 37% of married men and 20% of married women have been unfaithful. In the United States, 1 in every 2.7 couples – more than 21 million – is touched by infidelity. Statistics only help you to consider that affairs are common, and you are not alone. Here are a few things to keep in mind before starting couples therapy to … [Read more...] about Three Stages of Healing After an Affair – What happens in couples therapy?
Affairs/Infidelity
Infidelity in a Relationship: Things to Consider in the Aftermath of Betrayal
Finding out that your partner is having an affair can be devastating, shaking you to your core, leaving you feeling unmoored and vulnerable. To use the analogy of a relationship being like a house, infidelity tears the house down to the foundation. Like the aftermath of any disaster, you might wonder if it’s worth rebuilding, or if you should just cut your losses and walk away while you’re still … [Read more...] about Infidelity in a Relationship: Things to Consider in the Aftermath of Betrayal
5 Signs Your Partner is Cheating (According to a therapist)
Have you been suspicious of your partner’s behavior recently? Even though they’ve given you all the right assurances, do you still wonder if your partner is cheating on you? For many, their partner promises time and time again there is nothing to be suspicious of and no one else. However, if your inner alarm keeps going off, it might be worth a second look. Here are five common signs your … [Read more...] about 5 Signs Your Partner is Cheating (According to a therapist)
I Caught My Partner Cheating. Now What?
Have you recently found evidence of your partner cheating? “I saw multiple texts from an unknown number on my partner’s phone, and I looked into it further.” “My partner left his/her email account open on the computer, which he never does.” “I had a hunch something was off, so I combed through our credit card statements.” The stories told of how people have caught their partner cheating are … [Read more...] about I Caught My Partner Cheating. Now What?
My Partner had an Affair: Do I stay or Go?
You recently discovered your partner had an affair, and what you once thought of your relationship is forever changed. Maybe you just discovered the affair hours ago, or maybe you have been grappling with the news of infidelity for months. Either way, what to do about the relationship is likely still looming over you. The following are some critical, core questions you want to ask yourself. You … [Read more...] about My Partner had an Affair: Do I stay or Go?