Few experiences are as painful as discovering a partner’s affair. As a couple’s therapist, one of the most common questions I hear is, “Should I try to work through the betrayal and give my spouse another chance?” There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but these ten questions can help guide your decision. 1. Don’t make a rushed…

Lying may seem like a quick fix to avoid conflict or protect someone’s feelings, but its long-term effects on relationships, personal integrity, and emotional well-being can be far-reaching. Whether it’s a small white lie or a more significant deception, the consequences of dishonesty often extend beyond the immediate situation, causing harm to both the liar…

Infidelity is the cause of many marriage breakups and never has a good ending. It is not harmless as movies and TV shows often portrayed. When I wrote the chapter on Sex and Affection in my book, We Need to Talk, I referenced the infidelity site AshleyMadison.com. Doing the research for the book, I couldn’t…

A former neighbor told me she was moving because her husband was having an affair. She was completely blindsided and devastated. She repeatedly asked herself, “How could I have missed the signs and been so naïve? I knew we had marital problems, but we were coasting along, and everything seemed OK. Apparently, it wasn’t. My…

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