Discovering that your partner is having an affair can bring with it overwhelming feelings of personal rejection that can be difficult to get over. Many struggle to function as they used to, frozen by pain and finding it difficult to make decisions. Where the cheating partner chooses to leave their spouse/partner (whether it is to […]
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Rejection: A Painful Affair
The Emotional Aftermath of an Affair
Healing From Infidelity and Depression by Rona Subotnik There are many feelings that people experience after discovering that their spouse has had an affair. The first is usually shock so strong that it feels like being punched in the stomach or having difficulty catching your breath. The shock can feel painful and like living in […]
Post-Affair Sex
Sex After Infidelity By Denise J. Charles Reconnecting sexually after an affair can be extremely difficult, but it is possible. Use these tips to help rekindle what was once there. The experience of infidelity in marriage has got to be one of the most devastating occurrences that any individual can face. We know instinctively, even […]
After Infidelity
So You’ve Been Cheated On; What’s Next? by Denise J Charles In my experience as a counselor, I’ve come across a variety of cheaters and cheating styles. There are those who cheat with one-night stands where there is a one-off never-again-to-be-repeated episode (hopefully) of infidelity. There are those who have long-standing, deep emotional and sexual affairs, […]
Jealousy After Infidelity
Five Ways to Kick the Jealousy Habit by Craig Malkin Ph.D. It fuels suspense in the greatest novels. It’s a motive for murder. It even has its own color. Jealousy–the green-eyed monster. Taming it’s not easy, but you’ll find it’s a lot easier if you know what keeps it alive. Laura and the Green-Eyed Monster […]