How Long Does It Take to Recover From An Affair? There is an old psychotherapy joke, “How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? Only one, but the light bulb’s got to really want to change.” With infidelity, I only wish it was as simple as having enough “want to.” Learning how to recover from an affair isn’t just a matter of how badly someone wants to heal, it’s also a matter of time. How long does it take? It depends. One thing is for sure, recovering from an affair will take longer than expected, and it’s …To continue reading, please purchase a subscription to the Recovery Library.Gain unlimited access to over 1,800 articles and expert Q&A videos.Already a Recovery Library member? Log in to read the full article.Sections: Founder's LaptopNewsletterFree ResourcesRL_Category: Recovery FundamentalsRL_Media Type: Text