“before, i thought that pain could only come from a physical betrayal – there wasn’t a rulebook to follow for this type.” an emotional affair is characterised by nonsexual intimacy with someone other than your partner, in such a way that violates their trust and expectations. then she looked at her husband’s phone: “his messages to her had their own kind of language and intimacy – i knew then that we wouldn’t work.” not every relationship would be threatened by …

hallmarks of emotional neglect in a marriage are a lack of emotional support and failing to meet your partner’s needs. we discuss common signs to be on the lookout for and we also share a few tips for coping with emotional neglect in a marriage. some common signs of emotional neglect in a marriage are: the specific causes of emotional neglect may vary from one relationship to the next, but the overarching theme is a shift or transfer in the …

infidelity can be the most devastating thing that can happen to a relationship. although many factors may lead a person to a relationship outside of their committed one, the pain and grief it causes are not unique. a betrayal of trust can be brutal to repair. let’s talk about the difference between infidelity and adultery. adultery often refers to a physical relationship outside of marriage. in some states and jurisdictions, adultery is the term used as legal grounds for divorce. …

if the level of affection in your relationship suddenly changes, you might start to worry. it also means you feel as if you fit in with their loved ones and belong in their life. when your partner completely fails to see your perspective, you might feel misunderstood. this blending of selves can happen naturally as you grow close, but it can also happen when you believe you need to become more like them for the relationship to succeed. while your …

if you or a partner have struggled with trust issues, it’s likely to come up in your relationship. people with trust issues, according to both beurkens and moran, will also work from the assumption that people are intentionally doing things to hurt them. as a result of the assumptions and commitment-phobia, many people with trust issues will withdraw at the smallest sign of trouble, moran says. when we feel distrusting and assume the worst, it can often result in being …