affair recovery
Why EFT Might Be the Best for Infidelity Issues
Q: I’ve been persuaded that my wife and I need assistance discussing her feelings for another man. I’ve Googled therapists in our area and am admittedly overwhelmed by all the choices. How do I choose the right therapist to help us? A: First, selecting a therapist with advanced training in working with couples is essential….
My Wife Refuses to Talk with Me Outside of Couples Therapy
Q: My wife’s former classmate from grad school moved to the area six months ago. They’ve been getting together occasionally for drinks to catch up. He seemed like a nice enough guy, and I’ve been invited to join them. I went once and felt like an awkward third wheel. So, I stopped going or even…
Can This Relationship Be Saved?
Q: These past few years have taken a toll on my marriage. Being home with my family has been really stressful. When I tried to talk to my husband about how this extra stress was affecting our relationship, he was frustrated with me. I decided not to bring it up anymore. Now, I feel like…
Five Signs Someone May Be Lying To You
Originally published in our Laudable Life advice column in the Lakelands Leader We’ve had a lot of questions about deception lately and how to tell when someone is being dishonest. Here are a few strategies professionals use to tell fact from fiction. First, let’s look at body language and facial expressions. When someone is lying…
My Wife’s Relationship with a Colleague is Too Close For Comfort
Originally published in our advice column The Laudable Life in the Lakelands Leader Q: My wife has struck up a friendship with a guy at work…she insists it’s completely innocent and yet I’m feeling uncomfortable with it. I have tried to explain this to her, but she brushes off my concerns as paranoia or suggests…
Is It Possible To Save a Marriage After an Affair?
Originally published in the Lakelands Leader in our advice column the Laudable Life Q: Last month I learned of my spouse’s long-term affair. It’s over now and she’s extremely remorseful. What in your experience, is a reasonable outcome for me to expect when I’m on the other side of this? Acceptance but continued hurt from…
Writing a time capsule letter to explain your affair
Have you been struggling to decide whether or not to tell your partner about a current or former affair? Are you convinced it’s probably the right thing to do, but your afraid of the consequences? Have you come close to telling so many times, but in the end you just can’t bring yourself to do…
My Husband Has Been Using The Ashley Madison Website
Originally published by The Lakelands Leader in our Laudable Life advice column. Q: Last night I found out my husband has been using the Ashley Madison website. We’ve been married for nine years, happily I thought, and we have three kids. I’m shocked, devastated, and confused. I don’t know what to do, yet I feel…
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