partners that are able to put the hurt and betrayal of the affair behind them can emerge as a stronger and more cohesive couple. examining personal roles in an affair is a delicate dance as it is often hard for the partner cheated on to see his or her role in the affair. as difficult as it may seem, the cheating spouse must be willing to answer questions about the affair that are both difficult and uncomfortable.

counseling allows couples …

we recognize that this may be challenging for some to read and advise those still dealing with the trauma of an affair to exercise their best judgment in reading this. in this phase for recovery, according to the gottman method, it is the cheater’s responsibility to take fault as well as make amends and reparation for their actions. the everyday reminders of my cheating and the verbal lashes i received from my partner made it seem as if it would …

the feeling of security allows people to feel a deeper connection and gives them the drive and strength to endure tough times together. it has to be earned through time and effort. being able to trust each other is the key to a healthy and happy married life. that’s a handful of guidelines, but if you love each other, these will be easy. it gives you the freedom to fully express yourself. with trust, you feel safe and secure to …

understanding why it may not be as important as identifying and understanding the signs that lead to separation and divorce. the idea of leaving the marriage to follow those hopes and dreams can eventually become a reality, and the spouse begins displaying signs he wants to break up. couples may experience a sense of disconnect in the relationship. this is an enormous part of founding a healthy and happy new beginning and avoiding the breakup to make up the cycle. …

according to a 2017 pew research study, the divorce rate among this demographic has doubled since the 1990s and is predicted to triple by 2030! once children – the glue that held the marriage together – fly the coop, child-centered parents may look at each other and wonder: “who the heck are you and why and i am with you?” often people spend years burying the pain of emotional disconnection with their spouse by deriving all their satisfaction from their …