Infidelity / Affair Recovery

Infidelity is an issue in many relationships, and the causes are many. What started out as an innocent friendship may have became something more. Perhaps you had no intention of falling ... Read More

Feeling angry is an incredibly natural response to the feelings of betrayal that come from infidelity. Your husband broke your trust. Your relationship has been damaged. All of this is ... Read More

You’ve recently discovered that your partner is having an affair. You find yourself shocked, in disbelief, perhaps enraged, or having an out-of-body experience. You wonder if it is really ... Read More

Cheating is an emotionally charged topic. When we hear of an affair, our immediate response can feel like a punch in the stomach. We empathize with what the betrayed partner must be going ... Read More

As a clinical psychologist and certified addictions counselor, I see husbands, wives, and partners in individual or couples therapy on a daily basis grappling with the decision to leave ... Read More

An old high school classmate posed the question on his Facebook feed a few days ago: “Should we friend our exes on Facebook or is it equivalent to cheating?” Since couples therapy is ... Read More

Social media have done countless wonders for the introvert, the geek, the odd duck, the strange bird. And they have been a lifeline for those who are isolated, elderly, depressed, oppressed, ... Read More

I think you hit on an essential element of your situation—it seems to be working for you. It’s very easy to get caught up in “shoulds” and external expectations and lose sight of ... Read More

Thank you for your post. Sounds like quite an ordeal, chaotic and intense. In a way, your last sentence speaks to the heart of the issue: “bash away.” Why? It sounds like you’ve done ... Read More

First of all, I’d like to reassure you that transference is often a natural part of therapy. It is understandable that you would develop feelings for someone who is supportive, encouraging, ... Read More

We’ve all heard how social networking sites can be harmful to relationships. You check your account and find out that your love interest has not responded to your message. Before you ... Read More

If a partner has ever been unfaithful to you, you may have experienced the immense pain, confusion, and betrayal that can come with discovering that the person you shared your life with ... Read More