Infidelity is, at its core, deceit. It is the hiding of the truth at great expense. A Transparency Plan is a strategic guide for a couple to rid their marriage of deceit and to protect it moving forward.
In this article we will take an in-depth look at how to prepare for full disclosure following an affair, porn, or sex addiction.
Writing an emotional impact letter to your husband or wife after disclosure is hard. This example from a Marriage & Family Therapist…
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Affair Recovery… Is all infidelity the same? No matter what you call it; infidelity, cheating, unfaithfulness, this type of behavior manifests itself as one or more of the following categories.
It can be hard to know how exactly to relate to your spouse after discovering an affair or betrayal. While there isn’t a single “right way” to proceed, some are more helpful than others.
It could be your worst nightmare to wake up one day and discover the love of your life had or is having an affair. Your spouse having an affair could be something you saw coming. For others it could be a bomb was dropped out of the blue. Regardless of how you found out about the affair, it is PAINFUL.
Now that we have defined what emotional triggers are, and specifically within the context of infidelity, let’s talk more about how to navigate them. The following are steps couples can take to manage these moments effectively.
You may have suspected something was not right. Discovery is the moment you realize your spouse has been unfaithful.
It depends… Are you willing to do the work necessary to fix a marriage after an affair? The percentage of marriages that survive infidelity varies, but in our experience, if a couple is willing to do the work – The marriage can be saved.
You just disclosed to your spouse that you had an affair and may be filled with a melting pot of emotions, especially if you are desiring healing and restoration to your marriage.
What is your relationship with pain? That seems like a strange question. You might find yourself quickly responding with “I don’t like it.” After all, who wants to experience pain.
