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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Infidelity does not erase love — and for many betrayed partners, that is one of the most confusing and painful aspects of the experience. Continuing…
