Q&A How Do I Talk to Our Teen Children about Sex since They Know about the Affair?

Submitted by Rick_Reynolds Wed, 02/07/2018 - 08:47

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My husband had an affair almost 2 years ago. We attended the AR Weekend and also participate in all the aftercare groups. I have forgiven him and things are getting better by the day. My question is about our boys, ages 16 and 14. They know about the affair. How do I talk to them about sex? I want them to understand the importance/difference in having sex with someone you love and just a one night thing. How do I explain this to them when they know that's exactly what their own father did?!?

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