How to Recover from an Affair: Part 10

How to Recover from an Affair: Part 10

Redefining the Challenge “A problem well defined is half solved.” -Pete Bellamy (my dad) John was struggling terribly. His grief was palpable in the counseling session. He believed that his wife Ginny didn’t really understand how much pain he was in...
How to Recover from an Affair: Part 9

How to Recover from an Affair: Part 9

It’s bigger than you. In the last post, I started exploring the idea that marital infidelity is bigger than you and bigger than your relationship. Brian and Wilma discovered this on their own when one of their arguments was unintentionally overheard by their teen and...
How To Recover From an Affair Part 8

How To Recover From an Affair Part 8

Part 8 It’s not what you deserve. It’s what you believe. Continuing in the vein of this idea that affair recovery, if it’s going to be successful, cannot be stuck in thinking about what you deserve. If a person is to heal, she must begin to really focus on what she...
How To Recover From An Affair Part 7

How To Recover From An Affair Part 7

It’s not about what you deserve. It’s about what you believe. John was beyond angry. His wife Elizabeth had had an affair with her personal trainer for the last 7 months. When they started infidelity counseling, John was wrecked mentally and emotionally. He was...
How to Recover from an Affair Part 6

How to Recover from an Affair Part 6

It’s not about what you deserve. It’s about what you believe. Sarah had suspected George’s affair with their mutual friend, Jamie, for several months. George’s denials kept her at bay, but when she came home to find Jamie’s car parked in their driveway, she finally...