Rebuilding a relationship out of the upheaval of infidelity is no small task. It takes commitment, work, and lots of patience – both on the part of the betrayer and the betrayed. One of the challenging aspects of the rebuilding process is the restoration of trust. Indeed, for many betrayed partners, the lying and secrecy […]
Infidelity in the Age of Cybersex: Discovery, Truth-Seeking, and Betrayal Recently, the anxiety levels of millions of individuals who have been less-than-faithful to their spouses skyrocketed the moment they read the headline: “Hackers Threaten To Out 37 Million Users Of Cheating Website AshleyMadison.com.” Suddenly, (supposedly) married individuals who, for whatever reason, had willingly created (and paid […]
Betrayal is one of the most painful human experiences. We suddenly discover that what we thought was true is not true. When a person we’ve trusted suddenly undermines trust, our world is turned upside down. Trusting a person means feeling safe with them. We trust that they respect us, care about us, and wouldn’t hurt […]
Readers Article Contribution Winston Churchill once said, “I do not ask how the wounded person feels. I simply become that wounded person.” Far too often, our society loses touch of this basic principle of empathy. And I am no exception. In fact, I have been quite the opposite for the past several months, writhing in […]
There are five different forms of trust in a relationship. Let’s define them and look at how much you trust your partner in each area. The First Form of Trust: Fidelity The first form of trust that most relationships are built on is fidelity. Obviously this is the area with which you are currently struggling […]
Will I ever be able to rebuild the trust of my partner? Will I ever be able to recover my sanity? Well, here are some good and bad news for you. Good news is that yes, you can rebuild the trust of your partner and make your relationship even better than before. Bad news is that it takes time and effort, and requires you to remain patient till the very end.