Why Don’t I Feel Anything At All After My Husband’s Affair? How Do I Make Myself Feel?

By: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from wives who are quite surprised at their reaction (or lack thereof) after they have found out that their husband has been cheating or having an affair.  Many had assumed that they would have some sort of a dramatic and negative reaction.  And they are stunned when this doesn’t […]

My Husband Agreed To Stay After His Affair But Has Admitted That He’s No Longer Attracted To Me

By: katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from wives who are trying to desperately to save the marriage that has been racked by cheating.  Often, they feel that they almost have to fight to keep their cheating spouse from leaving.  Many have become so emotionally upset during this process that they are willing to do almost […]

I Want To Talk About My Affair And Clear The Air, But My Spouse Seems To Want To Pretend That It Never Happened

By: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from cheating spouses who are trying very hard to save their marriages. To that end, they often know that they have to talk about the affair in order to work through it. Having this type of discussion isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time, but most people realize that […]

Why Do I Want The Details Of My Husband’s Affair When It Hurts So Much To Hear Them?

By: Katie Lersch: I often hear from wives who wonder why they insist on further hurting themselves after their husband’s affair by demanding to know all of the painful details.  They often will try to tell themselves that it really is better to just let some things go, only to eventually give in to their […]

How Do I Assert Myself After My Husband’s Affair?

By: Katie Lersch:  I often hear from wives who feel somewhat powerless after their husband cheats or has an affair. They often also struggle with societal beliefs which seem to embrace the notion that women who try to work it out with men who cheat are lacking in self esteem or assertiveness. This societal message […]

I Regret What I Said After I Discovered My Husband’s Affair. And I Don’t Know How To Take It Back

By: Katie Lersch: Many people confess with shame how they acted or what they said after they found out about their spouse’s cheating. They feel that they are unique in their reactions, but it might help them to know that they are not. Many of us say things that later make us filled with regret. […]

My Husband Says He’s Entitled To His Privacy After His Affair. And He Resents My Checking Up On Him.

By: Katie Lersch: I often hear from wives who feel that not only is it their right to check up on their husband after he’s already been caught cheating once, they also feel that this is something what they need for their own peace of mind. Even though they very much want to believe their […]

My Husband Says That I’m Partly To Blame For His Affair. And This Infuriates Me. What Can I Do?

By: Katie Lersch:  I sometimes hear from people who are on the receiving end of a very infuriating excuse for an affair. Sometimes, the cheating spouse isn’t willing to take complete responsibility for his actions and shoulder all of the blame. Sometimes, he finds it preferable to shift at least some of that blame to […]

How Do I Make My Spouse Feel Loved Again After I Cheated And Had An Affair?

By: Katie Lersch:  I often hear from cheating spouses who claim that they would literally do anything to save their marriage after their mistake.  Often, they believe that they are doing everything in their power to make this up to their spouse.  But despite their efforts, their spouse doesn’t seem to feel that it is […]

What Is The Other Woman Feeling Since My Husband Came Back To Me?

By: Katie Lersch:  It’s very common for me to hear from women who are still very concerned with the woman with whom their husband cheated.  Often, they are fully aware that they should not be thinking or worrying about her, but this is easier said than done.  Sometimes, the thoughts just pop into your head […]