when someone wants to connect on a deeper level, the person with intimacy issues may even want it too, but the fear of possible hurt is stronger. instead of wanting to relate and move closer, there’s a feeling of shame. if someone grew up believing it was emotionally dangerous to share their needs and feelings, the experience of allowing oneself to be known can feel like anathema. gomez does note that it’s always ok for people to want to take …

i insisted that stuart stay around for the first few sessions—i wanted to get an idea of their history together. angela claimed that she had forgiven her wayward husband, but i had a hunch that hers had been a surface–only forgiveness and that her depression was the result of buried feelings of hostility toward her unfaithful husband. at the end of that long and arduous process, they were able to stand before the congregation and share their testimony of healing …

this time of upheaval will pass, if you get help and practice the skills you learn in each phase of recovery. and you don’t want your partner to think that this means they are forgiven. you may each crave the feeling of being intimate and in each other’s arms. during the crisis phase, you may find there is so much betrayal, anger and resentment you can’t imagine ever connecting to your partner again. one way to do this is to …

but we know that the physical body can heal, and your emotional body can heal too. it’s not about comparing yourself to the affair partner, and it’s not about being someone for your mate that you’re not. after disclosure of an affair or sexual addiction, one of the most critical things for partners to experience is empathy. one of the most common obstacles to resuming physical intimacy is the mind, especially for the betrayed spouse. it is not a good …

if you’re stuck in a rut, wondering how to build a successful relationship after cheating, we’re here to help you out with relationship advice after cheating. once the trust is broken, it is hard to rebuild a relationship after cheating. if there is love, a relationship can survive infidelity but you need to work on your relationship. the final tip is for the both of you as a couple to rebuild your relationship after cheating. that is unless your partner …