Why Men Lie About The Affair When They’re Trying To Repair Their Marriage

by: Katie Lersch: Many women who are dealing with a husband’s affair will tell you that the lying is one of the biggest issues to overcome. Processing the lies that he told you while the affair was going on can be extremely difficult. But dealing with his continued lies when the affair is out in […]

Dealing With Insecurities After Infidelity

By: Katie Lersch: I often hear from people who are struggling to restore their confidence or self esteem after their spouse has cheated or had an affair. Often, they will tell me that they are a completely different person after the affair.   And many intuitively know that in order for their marriage to survive, they […]

Is A Man More Likely To Have An Affair After He Loses Weight?

It’s not uncommon for men who have an affair to undergo dramatic changes in their appearance. Suddenly, they begin to care more about their clothing, hygiene, exercise habits, and overall game. But, are these changes because of the affair, a symptom of the affair, or only contributing factors? In the case of weight loss, many […]

My Husband Acts High And Mighty Since I Caught Him Having An Affair

I don’t think it’s an understatement to say that most wives who catch their husband having an affair want him to be remorseful and repentant. They want him to be angry at his own behavior and disappointed in himself. A husband who acts counter to this is walking on dangerous ground because it shows a […]

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 […]

Infidelity, Cheating Or An Affair After Retirement. Why Would This Happen Now?

Many people believe that they are “home free” in their marriage once they hit retirement age. Most believe that their biggest worries will be their health and their finances, both of which they can hopefully manage. They’ve seemingly survived the biggest stressors for marriage – the birth and adolescence of their children, the threat of […]

Costly Mistakes That People Make After Their Spouse Has An Affair

Affair recovery is not a skill that is taught. Most of us never think about it until we find out that our spouse has cheated on us. Understandably, most people react out of instinct or emotion. None of us has a plan. We simply do the best that we can. So, it is understandable that […]