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Although there's no undoing the hurt caused by infidelity, it is possible to accept it and also accept where your life is at because of it. That's where you can begin to be free of it. Forgiveness is how you take back your power. Forgiveness is for you.
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At Affair Recovery, we're committed to helping people heal as individuals and as couples. But how does one know whether it's worth the effort, pain, and commitment to pursue restoration?
Before couples attend our EMS Weekend or take one of our online courses, I'm often asked: "When is it worth the effort to work things out, and when is it best to just move on?" It's an excellent question, so how do you begin answering it? Dr. Laura Schlessinger talks about the three A's as reasons to end a marriage: abuse,...
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Designed specifically for wayward spouses, Hope for Healing is a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for you to heal and develop empathy. Over the years, this 17-week, small group course has helped thousands of people find hope, set healthy boundaries and move toward extraordinary lives.
This week, we are privileged to hear from Michael John Cusick, who wrote one of my favorite books for gaining insight into the mind of an addict. Michael is a licensed professional counselor, spiritual director, speaker, and author of several books. Having experienced the restoring touch of God's grace in his life and marriage, Michael serves as President and Founder of Restoring the Soul, a...
Part 1: The Fog of Self Desception Part 2: Were They Predisposed to Cheat? Part 3: Justifications of the Unfaithful
A betrayed spouse recently posted a question in one of our Recovery Library Forums asking, "Why?". Her husband's unwillingness to agree with her on his motivations for cheating left her feeling unsettled, confused, and hopeless. If she believed his feelings and motives to be one...
Part 1: The Fog of Self-Deception Part 2: Were They Predisposed to Cheat? Part 3: Justifications of the Unfaithful
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Part 1: How to Handle Discovery? Part 2: Advice for the Wayward Spouse Part 3: Guidelines for Discovery Part 4: Goals for the Betrayed
"I've been having an affair with Sandra," he told her.
Shock and disbelief flashed across her face.
"I knew it," she said, "For how long?"
"Six months," he told her. From there the questions began.
How do you navigate the process of discovery after this kind of nuclear bomb is...
A client once shared the following story with me. As always, I've changed some of the details out of respect for the parties involved.
"I watched in horror as the police subdued my partner. It was 2:30 in the morning, and I needed sleep, so I had called 911. I thought the police would simply tell my partner to cool off and give me space. After...
Join other betrayed mates on the path to healing with our life-changing Harboring Hope online course and start a better, brighter chapter.
I didn't know what to do. My wife kept asking for my affair partner's name. Initially I...
Betrayed spouses, why do you really want to know what happened?
Unfaithful spouses, why would you want to tell your spouse about your infidelity?
Is disclosure really that important for healing your marriage after an affair?
Next to putting a stop to the affair or the acting-out behavior, how couples handle discovery may be the most critical factor in recovery and ultimately surviving...
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Several years ago, my daughter had to go it alone. It wasn't infidelity, but it was very scary for her--and her parents--I might add!
My daughter's Algebra class had been left with no adult supervision. Another student decided to take that opportunity to play a form of music that my daughter found to be offensive...
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