Shame After Infidelity: Understanding Regret, Rejection & the Path to Healing
Shame after infidelity is one of the most painful and hidden emotions in relationship recovery. Dr. Piper Glasier explores how the shame-rage cycle op…
Blame-Shifting After Infidelity: Why the Unfaithful Blames the Betrayed Partner
Blame-shifting after infidelity is a pattern that, when left unaddressed, can derail even the most sincere recovery efforts. When the unfaithful partner consistently redirects responsibility…
Why Does the Unfaithful Partner Blame the Betrayed Spouse? | Ask Dr. Talal
One of the most bewildering and painful dynamics that can emerge after the discovery of an affair is when the unfaithful partner begins to blame…
Emotional Affairs Explained: Recognizing and Recovering from Emotional Infidelity
Recognizing an emotional affair can be significantly more difficult than identifying physical infidelity. Because emotional affairs often begin as friendships, they tend to develop gradually…
What Is Emotional Infidelity? Understanding Emotional Affairs & How to Recover
Emotional infidelity is one of the most debated and least understood forms of betrayal. Unlike physical affairs, emotional affairs do not involve sexual contact, which…
Trying to figure out how to heal from betrayal? Consider Coaching…
When I experienced betrayal in my marriage, I was desperate for help. I started seeing a therapist hoping she could bring me some relief from…
Why does it hurt so much so much?
Without a doubt, infidelity hurts. A lot. But it may not be for the reasons you think. We get married with the expectation that we…
Online Affairs Part 4: Clinical Challenges in Treating Cyber Infidelity | Therapist’s Edition
Treating online affairs in a clinical setting presents a unique set of challenges that differ meaningfully from those encountered in traditional infidelity cases. The intangible…
Online Affairs Part 3: Platforms & Mediums Used for Cyber Infidelity | Therapist’s Edition
In the third installment of the Therapist’s Edition series on online affairs, the focus shifts to the specific digital platforms and communication channels through which…
Is Talking to Your Ex Cheating? How to Set Healthy Boundaries After Infidelity
Maintaining contact with an ex-partner is a topic that many couples navigate, but when infidelity has occurred — or when one partner has concerns about…