It's a tale as old as time: your spouse was in the shower and received some flirty texts from an unknown number. Or worse, you came home to find them in the act. Perhaps this news hit you like a bus, or maybe it's something you suspected for a long time. Either way, you caught your spouse red-handed, and you now have tangible evidence. Now what? Should you immediately … [Read more...]
What Happens When You Discover Your Spouse Is Unfaithful
Many people never suspect their spouse is seeing someone else. They’ve never imagined it. They’ve never thought about what happens when you discover your spouse is unfaithful. Infidelity is often a factor in divorce. The Institute for Family Studies reports that among ever-married adults who have cheated on their spouses before, 40% are currently divorced or separated … [Read more...]
What Is An Exit Affair And How To Survive One
Truth be told, extra-marital affairs are not unusual. Some studies report that 60 percent of married partners report having engaged in affairs. Some couples are able to recover and reconcile from infidelity and report a stronger relationship afterwards. But that's not easy and more often, the affair will lead to the eventual end of the marriage. In some cases, the person … [Read more...]
Are You Blaming Yourself For Your Spouse’s Infidelity?
A very common reaction to the discovery of an affair is to start blaming yourself for your spouse's infidelity and yet most experts will say it's never the victim's fault. Gregory Smith's marriage ended after he discovered his wife was having an affair. While he no longer blames himself, he says there were things he could have done differently and understanding this has helped … [Read more...]
Were You Surprised By Your Spouse’s Infidelity?
It's a sad reality that infidelity is pretty commonplace - one of both spouses admit to either a physical or an emotional affair in some 41 percent of marriages.* Despite it's high occurrence, when it happens you may still be surprised by your spouse's infidelity. Gregory Smith's marriage lasted just two years. His divorce was triggered by his wife's infidelity which … [Read more...]