A few years ago, we did a “Barriers to Communication” Survey. We were overwhelmed by the response, leaving us with scads of information for future articles and program development. The #1 barrier to communication identified by couples impacted by infidelity was stonewalling, followed by anger.
While anger comes as no surprise given the devastation created by betrayal, I didn’t expect stonewalling to come in first (and by quite a majority too).
Stonewalling is a total refusal to listen to, respond to or accept influence from your...
Samuel continues the discussion on the unfaithful spouse's journey of dealing with self rejection.
Samuel shares practical insight to help unfaithful spouses care for their traumatized mate.
Functioning and participating in everyday life is one of the toughest things for a betrayed spouse to do after discovery of infidelity. The future can seem completely uncertain, reminders and triggers are off the chart, anger continuously stalks them and we feel as if we don't have what it takes to make it. Often times we can also feel alone and painfully desperate, searching for not only answers, but peace of mind. Today I've provided three videos for you to preview from three separate areas of our website: private Harboring Hope Q...
Samuel discusses a controversial topic: the midlife crisis and infidelity.
Samuel discusses the struggle the betrayed spouse feels internally when rushed to heal or 'get over it.'
Samuel answers a common question in healing from infidelity.
Samuel shares one of the biggest mistakes an unfaithful spouse can make in recovery.
Samuel discusses ways to break free form old destructive patters in marriage.
Samuel shares personal tools he would use in recovery.
