Taking the Time to Explore Each Others Deeper Thoughts Assists in Rebuilding Relationship

Readers Affair Recovery Journey My partner and I have been together since June of 2016 and he’s treated me so good during that time, like a queen! I would’ve NEVER thought he’d have cheated on me in a million years. However, I believe my partner has an addiction, I’m actually a survivor of drug addiction, […]

Married Straight Men who have Sex with Other Men

First things first. The Infidelity Recovery Institute began as an educational resource for therapists and coaches to help individuals and couples move through relationship betrayal. Regardless of the social and political climate, cheating in a monogamous relationship is destructive to the betrayed partner. In the spirit of education and opening discussion, we explore this sensitive […]

Dating After Betrayal

This week, I’m going to discuss the topic of dating specifically dating when you have had a nasty relationship break up. Think of the worst thing that can happen to a committed monogamous relationship and that is infidelity. The process of working through the infidelity and finding yourself on the other side is arduous and […]

How to Cope When your Spouse is Gay

After being married for a long time, you probably felt you knew everything about your spouse because you could mention his likes, dislikes, beliefs, and everything. But amongst all the things you ever imagined about your spouse, you never thought he could be gay not until that day you caught him kissing his gay lover. […]

A WAYWARD SPOUSE ASKS FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO SAVE THEIR RELATIONSHIP AFTER SEXTING ANOTHER

A WAYWARD SPOUSE ASKS FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO SAVE THEIR RELATIONSHIP AFTER SEXTING ANOTHER

The issue of Sexting! I believe people downplay the significance of Sexting outside of your relationship. Let me say straight off the bat that Sexting anybody behind your partner’s back is cheating. If you are having to hide your conversations, because you know there will be ramifications and that your partner will not approve of […]

Should you report infidelity to the betrayed spouse?

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 […]

Sexual Addiction: Understanding It and How to Treat It

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 […]

How & Why to End an Affair with a Married Person

cheating with married man in office

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 […]

Secret Facts About an Emotional Affair You Need to Know

emotional affair

Infidelity in an emotional affair occurs when a person develops a strong attraction and shares deep intimacy, with someone who isn’t his/her partner. In most cases, no physical intimacy is involved because the individuals never get the chance to meet in reality.

Jealousy in relationships

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Jealousy is normal or is it? Jealousy is a reaction to a perceived threat—real or imagined—to a valued relationship.(1) Jealousy is a normal emotion, arising when someone feels insecure about their relationship (whether that relationship is with a romantic partner, a parent, a sibling, or a friend). Everyone experiences jealousy at some point in their […]