Online Affairs Part 2: Signs Your Spouse May Be Having a Cyber Affair
In the second installment of his Therapist’s Edition series on online affairs, Dr. Talal turns attention to one of the most clinically important questions in…
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I’m Afraid to Ask the Unfaithful Partner for Affection — What Should I Do?
In the aftermath of betrayal, many betrayed partners find themselves holding back from asking for what they need — especially when it comes to something…
Online Affairs Part 1: What Is Cyber Infidelity? | Ask Dr. Talal Therapist’s Edition
Online affairs — also known as cyber infidelity — have become an increasingly prevalent form of betrayal in the digital age. Yet despite their growing…
The Affair Partner Is My Student’s Parent — How Do I Handle This?
Discovering that the affair partner is someone you interact with in your daily life — such as the parent of one of your children’s classmates…
How Long Should Infidelity Therapy Last — and How Do You Know It’s Working?
Therapy is one of the most important tools available to couples and individuals recovering from infidelity, but knowing how long to continue is a question…
Knowing the Affair Partner’s Identity: Does It Help Healing? (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, Dr. Talal introduced the question of whether knowing the affair partner’s identity is beneficial to recovery. In this…
My Spouse Blames Alcohol for the Affair — Should I Accept That Excuse?
When an unfaithful partner attributes their affair to alcohol use, it can leave the betrayed partner in a deeply confusing position. On one hand, there…
I Can’t Accept My Partner’s Efforts and Feel Bitter — What Should I Do?
One of the most painful and overlooked struggles in affair recovery is when a betrayed partner genuinely wants to heal but finds themselves unable to…
Avoiding the Most Common Internet Dating Scams
The presence of liars and scammers in the online dating space is undeniable. Over 50% of people are found to lie on their online dating…
I Caught My Partner Cheating Again — How Do I Cope? | Repeat Infidelity Help
Discovering that a partner has been unfaithful a second time is a devastating blow that can shatter whatever fragile trust was rebuilt after the first…