Do Men Still Think About the Other Woman After the Affair is Over?

By: Katie Lersch: I often hear from wives who are working so hard to save their marriages after an affair. And one of the biggest struggles they share with me is the other woman. Even if the affair is supposedly over, many wives can’t shake the fear that their husband still thinks about her — […]

How to Handle Comments When Taking Back a Cheating Husband

I sometimes hear from wives who have decided to take back their cheating husbands. And let me tell you, that decision is never easy. The reasons vary. Sometimes it’s because they truly believe the marriage can heal and be better than before. Other times it’s because of the kids, or because they still love him […]

My Husband Only Came Back After His Affair Because The Other Woman Went Back To Her Husband

By: Katie Lersch: I hear from a lot of wives who find themselves in this exact situation. Their husband comes back after the affair, but instead of feeling relieved or hopeful, they feel second best. They wonder if the only reason their husband returned is because the other woman ended things—or because he simply had […]

What Should I Say To My Husband’s Mistress? Should I Meet With Her?

By: Katie Lersch: I get this question more often than you’d think. Many wives wonder if they should talk to (or even meet with) their husband’s mistress. They want to know what to say, how to say it, and whether it will make a difference. Recently, I heard from a wife who said, “My husband […]

I Constantly Compare Myself To Other Women After My Husband’s Affair

by: katie lersch: I often hear from wives who are having serious self esteem issues after their husband has an affair. Many no longer feel attractive, sexy, or self assured. Many admit that they constantly compare themselves to other women. Sometimes, this means comparing yourself to “the other woman”  (meaning that you are comparing yourself […]

When Your Husband Cheats – Tips On Coping, Healing, And Moving On In A Healthy Way

By: Katie Lersch: Most of the women who write to me are dealing with one of the most painful experiences of their lives: their husband has cheated. Many say they’ve never felt anything so devastating, and I understand that because I’ve been there. When infidelity happens, so much changes. Your trust in him is shaken. […]

A Long Term Affair Or A One Night Stand: Which Is Worse For Your Marriage?

I’m actually asked this question quite a bit.  Wives whose husband had a long term affair often tell me that they wish he’d had a quick fling or a one night stand instead.  I often hear comments like “I think I could accept this more if he’d had a one night stand.  At least then […]

How to Be Accountable After Cheating

By: Katie Lersch: I hear from a lot of wives who are devastated by their husband’s infidelity. But every once in a while, I’ll hear from the spouse who cheated. Not long ago, a husband wrote me in desperation. He said: “My wife is furious. She says she wants me to be accountable, but I […]

The Hurt is Still There And Raw After My Husband’s Affair – What Can I Do?

By: Katie Lersch: I once heard from a wife who told me something I hear quite often: “It’s been a while since my husband’s affair, but no matter what I do, the hurt is still there. My husband has done everything he can to make our marriage right again. I know he’s sorry. I even […]

Do Men Regret Cheating on Their Spouse? Here’s Some Signs to Look For

By: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from wives who are trying to figure out whether their husband’s remorse is real. They’ll say things like: “My husband keeps telling me how sorry he is for cheating, and he seems genuine, but I don’t know if I can trust his words. After all, he lied when he […]