For the sake of clarity, let us define cheating as having an intimate emotional or physical/sexual relationship with someone outside of your love relationship. This definition is meant to clear up the idea that some may have about what it...

It was a major choice, but you’ve decided to accept the fact that your partner was unfaithful and want to try rebuilding your relationship together. Your spouse is happy you’ve made that decision but hopes you will recover quickly. You realize...

When an affair rocks the security of your marriage, it can be a disaster. Emotions like anger, denial, confusion, betrayal and bitterness can, in an instant, replace what you may have thought to be a loving relationship. The damage is undeniable. Much...

All couples argue, at least from time to time. When fighting gets heated and partners are angry with each other they may say or do things they later regret. Doors slam, voices raise, silent treatment ensues, and partners roll over without...

Pet scans of the brains of people at the beginning of their relationship show areas of the brain lit up like Christmas tree lights. New lovers are chemically charged for sex and their feelings are like powerful magnets bringing...

Couples often come to my office for counseling when they are just about at the end of their patience with each other. They have either been arguing uncontrollably, been distant and withdrawn or perhaps just tired and bored with their...

Infidelity You can be shocked by an infidelity and do some seriously impulsive things in the spur of the moment, or you can step back for a bit and try to understand why it happened and learn from it. Although it...

It should come as no surprise to anyone that an angry resentful person is no fun to be with. In fact most people would prefer to be far away from anyone who tends to project those types of feelings. What...

Infidelity…adultery...betrayal...cheating. Most people can immediately relate to the meaning of any of those terms. Essentially they mean that a partner or spouse has had (or is having) an affair. An affair can be sexual or emotional. It is a breach of trust...

You have learned that your partner has had an affair. It is a hurt unlike any you have ever experienced. How do you handle it? Gain Control Over You Emotions Once an affair has been discovered, the aftermath can be very...