I Feel So Much Hate For Everyone and Everything After My Husband’s Affair

Many wives find that they are flooded with emotion while learning about (or dealing with) a spouse’s affair. Understandably, these emotions are often quite negative and strong. Some wives experience feelings that are not typical. One good example of this is hatred. A wife might say, “I am typically a pretty easy-going and loving person. […]

The Affair Recovery Timeline. Is There Any Such Thing? Should There Be?

I find that one of the biggest concerns that faithful wives have is the progression of their recovery. No one likes to experience the pain and uncertainty that an affair brings. So, of course, everyone wants to heal as soon as possible. No one wants a prolonged recovery. And yet, that is the path that […]

My Husband Ended His Affair. Now What?

Understandably, many wives take a hard line once they find out their husband has been having an affair: end it or there is no chance to work on the marriage. Some husbands delay ending things. Others do so immediately. But most who want to save their marriages eventually do it. However, once this obstacle is […]

How Cheating Negatively Affects Both The Faithful And Unfaithful Spouse

Most people believe that they have a good idea of how cheating might affect the faithful spouse. For example, if a husband has cheated on his wife, many people assume that the wife will become angry, bitter, and unable to let go of her anger. And, in some cases, this is true – at least […]

My Spouse Blames His Infidelity On His Newly Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder. Is This Just An Excuse?

I often hear from spouses who are hearing various excuses as to why their spouse cheated or had an affair. Most of the time, the excuses are somewhat questionable. However, sometimes a spouse may claim a medical excuse for cheating, which can make the faithful spouse re-evaluate her stance. One example is having a mental […]

A Letter Forgiving the Other Woman: Should You Write It? Should You Send It?

I sometimes hear from wives who are considering unconventional ways to heal after their husband has an affair. One example is writing a letter forgiving the other woman. A wife might explain, “I am not trying to downplay my husband’s affair. It was so painful, and I am not over it. But I am trying […]

After I Caught Him Cheating, My Husband Avoids Me. Why? What Can I Do About It?

I hear from some wives who want to know what to say or how to talk to their husband after his infidelity. However, some wives don’t have this issue because their husbands are avoiding them. Once the affair was discovered, he exited the situation and has been absent ever since. Understandably, this is extremely frustrating. […]

What Do People Think of The Other Woman?

It’s easy to tell that this blog caters to wives who are dealing with infidelity. That is my experience, so that is the viewpoint from which I write. It’s very easy for me to write for these wives because I have been there and I know how they feel. However, I have dialogued with the […]

My Cheating Husband Claims He Wants To Stay With Me, But He Puts No Effort Into Making Our Marriage Right

Sometimes, although a faithful wife is dealing with the uncertainty of her husband cheating, she at least has clarity on her husband’s feelings about the marriage. Since her husband is claiming that he wants to stay with her, she knows that her marriage can endure unless she chooses otherwise. However, what is less clear is […]

The Possible Reasons for a Long Term Affair

In some cases, women dealing with a husband who had a long term affair can struggle more than wives of husbands who had a one night stand. There are many theories as to why. One is that since the husband maintained the relationship for so long, there must be genuine and strong feelings involved. Another […]