Making Strong Confrontations in the Aftermath of Infidelity
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When a couple comes to see you in the aftermath of infidelity, there are always tough decisions for each partner and also for you, their therapist. In
Lies and Infidelity
Why We Lie, and How to Get Back to the Truth
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We’re going to talk about lies. Why do we lie – ever? And while it’s easy to perhaps scapegoat people who aren’t telling the whole truth –
He could have told a lie, but he didn’t.
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In a recent couples therapy session we were talking about Taylor’s memory. He forgot (yet again) what we had discussed the previous week. Interestingly, this is a
The affair, the discovery, the betrayer’s first task…
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Many people say the worst marital crime is having an affair. It breaks the bonds of trust that were assumed at the beginning of your relationship. Imagine
Has your spouse cheated on you?
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A starting point for overcoming the pain of infidelity. Holy #@%!, I don’t need to tell you about the anguish you’re going through if you’ve discovered your
How to Tell the Truth, Part 2
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Last month we presented the first six steps to telling the truth with your partner, even when it’s on a difficult or touchy subject. To review the
Six Steps to Telling the Truth
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It’s understandable that couples are wary about bringing up sensitive topics. The avoidance of pain and distress are major motivators to go into hiding. But too much
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