Recovering from an Affair
Note to the reader: Over the years we’ve counselled hundreds of couples who are grappling with the aftermath of marital infidelity. While the ...
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How to have a shame-free marriage
Dennis and Stephanie* shared with me that their relationship had slowly grown cold over the last nine years. They couldn’t pinpoint a reason, but ...
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Just discovered that spouse has had an affair
Q. I've just discovered that my spouse has been cheating on me. As you can imagine, I was devastated when I first learned of his infidelity, and I ...
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Extramarital Affairs: Can there be a second chance?
Though difficult, recovery is still within reach Most couples enter marriage with intention of savouring long-lasting marital bliss. Nobody expects ...
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Avoiding Dangerous Attractions
At a company convention, Christine ran into an old university professor. She had admired his teaching skills and loved being his assistant in the ...
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The three stages of post-affair restoration
Who could have known it would come to this – that the person with whom you’ve pledged your life, shared your bed and bared your soul would be ...
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The danger of emotional affairs
Jake has been married to Kim for four years and feels good about how their relationship is going, except for their lack of time together. He admits ...
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How to deal with the flicker of an old flame
I worked at my desk, noting flakes of snow fluttering down outside my office window. In the windowsill, a family photograph warmed my heart. The ...
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Q & A Fallout of an affair: Spouse still struggling
Question: A year and a half ago I had an affair. My spouse says he forgives me, but it’s obvious that he still has a lot of anger. I’m doing ...
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Warning Signs of an Affair
Though affairs are often unpredictable, there are recognisable symptoms of a troubled marriage. Elena discovered that her husband wasn't just ...
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Dancing on the Edge
Flirting With Danger You think it won't happen to you, can't happen to you. You think, There's no way. Not me! Think again. I thought it was innocent ...
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Avoiding and Ending an Affair
Meeting your spouse's needs is one way to avoid infidelity What can spouses do to safeguard their marriage? In his book, His Needs, Her Needs: ...
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