When trust is broken, everything can feel uncertain — but healing is possible. In this section, we share insights, strategies, and real-world guidance for couples navigating the painful aftermath of affairs. Whether you’re rebuilding trust, processing betrayal, or deciding how to move forward, you’ll find tools and understanding to help you reclaim connection — one honest step at a time.
Dear Dr. K, My partner and I met almost 2 years ago and moved quickly into a serious relationship and were soon living together. The sex slowed down very quickly and a lot of life…
Emotional affairs (EAs) have become an increasingly common problem in relationships, particularly among men. While often overlooked or dismissed as harmless friendships, these intimate emotional connections can slowly erode the bond between committed partners. Recent…
Infidelity can be one of the most devastating experiences for a relationship. The betrayal, loss of trust, and intense emotions that follow can feel overwhelming for the Hurt Partner. Intrusive thoughts and rumination about the…
Editor’s Note: This article brings together personal, clinical, and neuroscientific perspectives on the impact of compulsive sexual behavior in marriage. At Couples Therapy Inc., we are not a sex addiction treatment center. However, we work…
This post outlines Dr. John Gottman’s three-stage model for helping couples heal from infidelity. For a broader understanding of emotional affairs and recovery, see our Introduction to Affair Recovery. If you’re working through the aftermath…
Introduction As internet pornography has become ubiquitous, more couples are grappling with its impact on their relationships. While porn use isn’t always problematic, the latest psychology research suggests it can negatively affect marital satisfaction and…
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