Why Do People Have Long Term Affairs But Want To Stay Married?
When a long-term affair is discovered, the results can be cataclysmic at times. No wonder those in long-term affairs keep the infidelity going but also remain quiet about it to their spouse. That raises the question: Why do people have long-term affairs but want to stay married? What factors are at play that keeps the […]
Can A Mental Breakdown Lead To An Affair?
Can mental illness cause an affair? When it comes to mental illness and breakdowns, there is never a clear answer as to what can happen. People handle their mental instability in many ways, and some can’t handle those breakdowns at all. How that unfolds is different for everyone. However, there is no denying that there […]
Can A Relationship Get Back To Normal After Someone Cheats?
Once someone steps out of line in the relationship, is it worth staying together? Can a relationship go back to normal after cheating? There is a lot of advice out there giving conflicting advice. Some experts, friends, and the media say working it out does wonders. Others say leave before it happens again, because “once […]
Can a relationship survive after a long-term affair?
Infidelity changes everything. There is no denying that. The relationship, the people involved—everything is warped afterward. Even the shortest of affairs can lead to devastating consequences. Long-term affairs tend to be even more upending because they tend to last 15 months or longer. This means there is much more involved than a temporary lapse in […]
Do Kids From Homes With Infidelity Go On To Be Unfaithful?
Infidelity impacts marriages, relationships, and the people directly involved. All too often, that also means that children. Without children, a couple can keep it between them. Whether they decide to work together or separate, they don’t have to worry about hurting their child. What happens, then, when children are in the mix? How does infidelity […]
Therapy For Betrayal, Infidelity, Affairs, Cheating
Few things can cause such a loss of confidence and trust in a companion due to infidelity. The pain of being betrayed ripples through the relationship or marriage, affecting the one who’s been betrayed. As for the person who had the affair, they may be left wondering if their mistake will ever be forgiven. There […]
Does Emotional Infidelity Count As Cheating?
Cheating is used in many different contexts. To cheat on a test is one thing, but to cheat on your partner? What does that really entail? Most often, people associate cheating with physical intimacy between two people, where one or both are in relationships with other people. But if a person is involved with someone […]
Should Children Be Made Aware Of A Parent’s Infidelity/Affair?
You want to protect your child from hurt, be it the pain of a scraped knee or emotional trauma. So what do you do when one parent has had an affair? Often, you’re driven to just deal with the damages and then sweep the discussion under the carpet. Infidelity, though, can put a strain on […]
7 Steps For Leaving A Long-Term Affair
How long can you keep a secret? For some, a secret can last what feels like a lifetime. When you’re in a long-term affair, one that has lasted a year or several, you may not even know how to get out. Sure, affairs can be thrilling and fulfilling, but they’re never the answer for dissatisfaction […]
Should Emotional Adultery Be Grounds For Divorce?
Emotional affairs are no different than physical affairs when it comes to the trauma they bring. While there are ways to work through the pain and come out stronger together, emotional adultery is devastating. The betrayal may even lead to you thinking divorce is the best way out of the mess your spouse created. But […]