Tips for Restoring the Closeness After an Affair, Cheating, or Infidelity

By: Katie Lersch: One of the things I hear the most from faithful spouses who are reeling after an affair is this: “I just don’t feel close to him anymore. Not the way we used to. We could practically read each other’s minds. I could look at him and know what he was thinking. Now? […]

Common Sense Reasons So-Called Happily Married Men Cheat On Their Wives

By: Katie Lersch One of the most heartbreaking and confusing things I hear from wives—and believe me, I hear it often—is something along the lines of: “We were happy. Things were good between us. There were no major red flags. So how could he cheat?” And sometimes, I hear almost the exact same thing from […]

When Do Men Come To Their Senses After An Affair?

By Katie Lersch: I sometimes speak with wives who are stunned, furious, hurt, and more than a little disgusted by how their husbands are behaving after having an affair. Sometimes the affair is still happening. Other times, it’s ended, but the fallout is still very fresh. And often, these women say things like: “When is […]

I Feel Like My Husband’s Infidelity And Affair Ruined My Life

By: Katie Lersch:  I sometimes hear from wives who are struggling greatly after a husband’s cheating, infidelity, or affair.  I understand how devastating this can feel.  You can feel as if  your entire married life was a lie.  You can feel like the love and commitment was all one sided.  And you wonder how you […]

My Husband Has Just Admitted To An Affair. How Do I Get Over It?

By: Katie Lerch: I once spoke with a wife who was in deep emotional pain. Her husband had just admitted to cheating. She said: “To his credit, he told me on his own. He confessed, apologized, and told me he’d do anything to save our marriage. And honestly? That’s what I want, too. I want […]