Handling Stagnation And Depression After Your Spouse Has An Affair: The  Bare Minimum, “Just One Thing,” And Five Minute Rules

It’s common to struggle mentally after finding out that your spouse has been cheating or having an affair. Some (like myself) become depressed and stagnant. I’ve had women tell me that they struggle to get out of bed, complete their day-to-day activities, or practice any form of self-care. I’ll hear comments like, “I’ve never struggled […]

Why Doesn’t The Mistress Feel Guilty?

Many wives make assumptions about how the other woman or mistress feels about the husband and about the affair. Some wives do not have to guess because they have actually confronted the other woman. Often, the wife is hoping for an apology or plea for forgiveness. Many times, what the wife gets instead is indigence. […]

Why Can I Not Give Up My Affair?

Most of the time, I dialog with or hear from the faithful spouse. Occasionally, I hear from the cheating spouse seeking guidance about how to untangle themselves from the affair so that they can hopefully save their marriage. Thankfully, most of these folks truly want to end the affair and are ready to do so. […]

How Long Does Sadness Last After Infidelity?

A person can take numerous hits when their spouse has an affair. They can take a hit to their self-esteem. They can take a hit to their sense of trust. And they can most certainly take a hit to their happiness level. Most people who struggle with infidelity feel a great deal of sadness as […]