If you are reading this article, perhaps you just discovered your partners’ infidelity, and you wish to share this news with the other betrayed spouse. Or maybe you know of a family member who is cheating, and you wish to inform the betrayed family member. And perhaps you know of a friend who has a […]
Sexuality is a natural aspect of human existence. It can be a beautiful and fulfilling experience. However, just like any other aspect of life, it can become out of control and lead to addiction. Sexual addiction is a compulsive and unhealthy pattern of behavior that results in harmful consequences. In this blog post, we will […]
In this post, I will be answering a question from the other woman. This can be an extremely triggering and sensitive area for many victims/betrayed partners. I will also be sharing a letter from a betrayed spouse to the third-party/other woman. While this is a difficult topic, it is important to share the honest emotions […]
It should come as no surprise to you that the number one rule to effective communication is honesty. If you aren’t going to be honest with your partner, then there is little reason to engage in the conversation at all. However, complete honesty is not as easy as it might seem. Indeed, conversations after affairs […]
Sexual compatibility is very important in most marriages. In most cases, the quality of sex determines the quality of marriage. When a couple’s sexual relationship begins to suffer, the marriage is usually suffering. But when a sexual relationship is thriving, the marriage is also thriving. Usually it’s the husband who has the greatest need for […]
In my recent book, Reboot Your Relationship: Restoring Love in a Disconnected World, I talk about what is called the Relationship Dance. The needs of ‘I’ bump against the needs of ‘We’ in an intricate dance. We fight for connection, for closeness, but we also seek to protect our hearts from being broken and our uniqueness […]
Question For the past year, I have been dealing with a husband who is/was having an affair with a woman he works with. I actually think there may be more then one. I tried denial, we tried living together but living separate lives (we have two little girls), we tried marriage couciling and we (kind […]
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One of my pet peeves, is the work place husband and wife. In fact, I had a rant about this subject matter on my Facebook account last month, and Facebook pulled the post! My opinion on this topic will not change, as I see the damage it causes. I challenge any therapist or individual to […]
Question: My husband was just transferred 2 hours away and I’m staying behind to pack up the house. He has been having an emotional affair with a coworker. Now that he has confessed, he swears they’ve gone back to just being friends. I just don’t see how I can reconcile with him while he remains […]