Do Men Love Their Mistresses?

By: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from wives who are tormented by this question. It’s one thing to know that your husband had a physical relationship with another woman. But many wives will tell me that what really keeps them up at night is the possibility that he was emotionally involved. I often hear comments […]

Should I Take Back My Cheating Husband?

By: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from wives who are very torn about whether they should take back a cheating husband. On one hand, they are still deeply hurt, angry, and resentful about his choices. But on the other, they admit that they still love him. They don’t want to throw away a marriage that, […]

Working Things Out After an Affair

By: Katie Lersch: When I’m contacted about working things out after an affair, the email or message usually comes from the wife who was cheated on. But not always. Sometimes, it’s the husband. And sometimes, it’s actually the spouse who did the cheating. The common thread is this: almost everyone who reaches out to me […]

How Do I Know If He’s Really Sorry For Cheating?

By: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from wives who are struggling to figure out if their husband’s remorse is real—or if he’s just sorry because he got caught. One woman recently told me that her husband’s affair had lasted for about two months. She hadn’t heard it from him, but from a mutual friend. That […]

How Do I Move on With My Life After My Husband’s Affair?

by: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from wives who are so very tired of feeling stuck and lost after their husband’s affair. They’ll say things like: “I just want to move on with my life, but I can’t seem to do it. Something always drags me back. I’ll take four steps forward, and then three […]

He Cheated And Wants Me Back – What Now? What Should I Do?

By: Katie Lersch: I often hear from wives who are suddenly faced with this heartbreaking dilemma: their husband cheated, caused tremendous pain, and now—sometimes after weeks or months of uncertainty—he suddenly says he wants to come back. On the surface, this can sound like good news. Part of you may feel validated that he realizes […]

What If My Husband No Longer Finds Me Sexy After He Cheated And Had An Affair? Tips That Might Help

By: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from wives all the time who admit that one of their biggest fears after their husband has cheated is this: “What if he just doesn’t find me attractive anymore? What if he doesn’t see me as sexy or desirable, especially after being with someone else?” This is such a […]

How Do I Get My Confidence Back After My Husband’s Affair?

By: Katie Lersch; I hear from wives all the time who say that their husbands’ affairs have left them feeling like a shell of their former selves. They’ll say things like: “I used to be confident and sure of myself, but now I feel small, broken, and like I’ll never measure up.” If you feel […]

Do Cheaters Have a Character Flaw That Makes Them Cheat? Does This Mean They Can’t Or Won’t Change

By: Katie Lersch: I recently heard from a wife who had decided to take back her cheating husband. This was his first affair, and he seemed remorseful. He was saying and doing all of the right things – apologizing, taking responsibility, and trying to repair the damage. She wanted to be hopeful, but her mother […]

Should You Ever Take Back a Cheater?

By: Katie Lersch: I recently heard from a wife who asked me something that stopped me in my tracks: “Should I even consider taking my husband back after he cheated?” It’s one of those questions that doesn’t come with an easy yes or no. And honestly, I’ve been in those shoes. When you’re in the […]