"I'm afraid we'll never achieve the AffairRecovery dream" a couple told me.
What are you talking about?" I asked.
"We're...
Should you confront the affair partner? What are the reasons to do this? Should you tell their spouse about the affair? Does the unfaithful spouse owe an apology to the affair partner's (AP's) betrayed spouse?
As someone who went into these...
Part 1: Not Knowing What Happened Part 2: Not...
Are silence, avoidance, and frustration killing your recovery?
One of my first jobs was working logistics for a barge company. If you have no idea what a barge even is, you've likely seen a towboat on a river with a string of containers that look like railway box...
Rewind to Valentine's Day 1999.
Envision a blanket spread with a mountaintop picnic, complete with Martinelli’s, fluted glasses, and chocolate-covered strawberries. The official “Will you marry me?” complete with an engagement ring. One of the most joyous days of my life.
The dreams and expectations for our future were as wide and big as the view from that mountaintop. I couldn’t wait to start that journey.
Fast Forward to Valentine's Weekend 2021.
I just finished...
When the pain is intense and life is undone, the process of recovery can seem as slow as pouring thick molasses on a cold winter day! Actions can be taken that help facilitate healing, but it still takes time. It is immensely helpful to lay out the timeline,...
Part 1: How to Reengage Part 2: The Importance of Cherishing
Returning to sexual intimacy after an affair is often an intense and emotionally charged experience. Just thinking about reengaging sexually after the revelation of an affair can fill both partners with anticipation and longing, fear and anxiety, and sometimes even dread. To address this aspect of recovery, one thing is for...
My life changed forever almost eight years ago when I decided to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Now, before you think I'm about to tell you some crazy cool skydiving story, it's not about that. It's about what happened when I arrived back home.
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"I can't believe this is my story."
Perhaps you've had a similar thought or even said some version of this aloud. It's an unfortunately natural response amongst those who have found themselves grappling with the life-shattering impact of infidelity. This is true for a...
Couples often ask: "When should we stop talking about this?" For the unfaithful spouse, the question can be rooted in confusion and impatience as they're emotionally exhausted from having to relive the pain of their betrayal. For the betrayed spouse, the question can be rooted in a desire to know they...
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