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- How do emotional affairs happen? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonOnce you at least partly accept that, for a lot of people, the workplace is the source of many an emotional affair; you may want to know how to avoid getting involved in one, or maybe you need to identify if you are close to the edge of an emotional affair, without realizing it? Few married ...
Views: 4446 - Emotional Affairs, What’s All the Fuss About? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonThere are two quite different beliefs as to what is an emotional affair; the one believes it to be a workplace friendship, the other believes it to be the single most dangerous threat to a marriage possible. These two viewpoints do not fall neatly into gender camps, but there is a commonality ...
Views: 3279(1 vote) - Emotional Affair is worse than a Physical One! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonThe idea of your husband or wife being physically intimate with another person is one of the worst aspects of discovering a spouse’s infidelity. The images replay in the betrayed spouses’ minds and the feelings of disgust can run deep. However, one can argue you can at least fight sex! The deep ...
Views: 9942 - Sexting is Now Out in the Open, Now What? Part Seven - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Daniela RoherIn this seventh and last blog on sexting, we discuss what happens after one partner has acknowledged sexting with a third person outside of the primary relationship. How can the two partners rebuild their relationship, or is this impossible to do? First of all, it is important to say that ...
Views: 1893 - Surviving Infidelity: 3 Tips on How to Deal With Your Anger - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Joe JamesOne of the most common emotions people experience in surviving infidelity is anger. Its important to first have an understanding of what anger really is. If you look at anger from a purely functional perspective its a protective response to a perceived hurt or threat, be it emotional or ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Is he cheating on me? Why? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonFor most women who find out that their husband was cheating on them, the first question they ask themselves is, how could this happen? You may not have had any idea that your marriage was in trouble, or maybe you had asked yourself, is he cheating on me, and dismissed the notion as foolish, ...
Views: 2064 - Emotional betrayal and your feelings - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonRage, it is perfectly normal to feel angry, at your betrayer for having an extramarital affair, at yourself, at his friends who kept the secret, at your friends who did not warn you, at the world for letting this happen! It is not, however, alright to take that rage out on your children, nor ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Banish negative emotions, a strategy to clear your mind - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonThe first weeks after discovering their husband’s extramarital affair the wife will experience a mindless jumble of emotions. For some those weeks pass in a blur and they cannot remember much about what they did, let alone what they said. This is critically important, and no decisions should be ...
Views: 1949(1 vote) - Why you should avoid destructive emotions! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonAffairs in marriage bring out the absolute worst in people, and make for good newspaper copy! Finding out that you are married to a cheating husband, is likely to trigger anger. Nobody would deny the right of a betrayed spouse to feel anger, but it is important that one be careful as to where ...
Views: 1867 - Believe you can change your life after the affair - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonBuilding self-confidence is about looking back at what worked and looking forward to what could work. You have survived an extramarital affair, it may not feel that way right now, but tell yourself enough times that you are a survivor and you will start to believe it. This is what is known as ...
Views: 2183 - 4 Steps to recovering your self-esteem after the affair - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonTime has passed and it is now after the affair. You have spent some time thinking about your feelings, trying to put your negative thoughts aside and making an effort to understand your emotions. The initial shock is over, your husband’s cheating is out in the open and people now expect you to ...
Views: 9548(1 vote) - When he is having an affair – Dealing with the Hurt and Pain - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonYour world has just splintered, everything you took for granted is up for question now; you have just discovered your husband was having an affair, and the hurt is unbearable. Those first few moments when you find out that the person you love is a liar and a cheat, that he has been holding ...
Views: 1795 - Warning! Marital affairs can seriously damage your emotional health! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonThe profound and powerful emotions, experienced upon discovering a marital affair, can cause significant emotional damage to the person experiencing them, if they are not handled properly. How can you handle the strong emotions triggered by a husband’s infidelity? Closing down and effectively ...
Views: 1968 - Help Me Save My Marriage – The Top 4 Sources You Can Turn To For Help - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Kevin Teo“Just who can help me save my marriage?” Is that your cry because you feel you’ve thought of everything but you just can’t seem to think of what to do to save your marriage? Then it’s time for you to seek help from other sources besides your own head. Consider the different sources below and ...
Views: 1005 - Addressing a Betrayal or an Emotional Affair by Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzI Want to Believe Him, But………. In today’s world, we like to think of ourselves as worldly and open-minded in our love relationships, but what happens when our instincts are telling us that something is not quite right? Listen to your Gut Feelings!!!!! It wasn’t too long ago that family ...
Views: 2105(1 vote) - Your Partner Has Been Sexting Behind Your Back...Part Six - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Daniela RoherThe other day you were looking, totally innocently, for a telephone number in your partner’s phone, and what you found was much more than the number you were looking for! Now you don’t know what to do with the information. You have discovered your partner has been sexting with a coworker for ...
Views: 9013 - Strategies on How to Get Your Girlfriend Back In Your Arms - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateDid you recently break up with your ex girlfriend? Are you still missing your ex girlfriend? In that case, it may be hints that you are wondering on how to get your girlfriend back. I am going to share with you 5 killer strategies to get her back. Thou shall not chase First, you must not ...
Views: 1039 - Addressing a Betrayal or an Emotional Affair by Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from linda lipshutzI Want to Believe Him, But………. In today’s world, we like to think of ourselves as worldly and open-minded in our love relationships, but what happens when our instincts are telling us that something is not quite right? Listen to your Gut Feelings!!!!! It wasn’t too long ago that family ...
Views: 1354 - You Have Been Sexting Behind Your Partner's Back...Part Five - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Daniela RoherIt has been going on for quite some time. You started as a joke, sexting an old flame you had not seen since college, but what was a joke at first has become a very intense activity you are involved in regularly now. You went from sexting your old friend to doing it with strangers you met on the ...
Views: 2550 - Sexting and Love: Part Four - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Daniela RoherThe step from experiencing sexual urges to acting out on them, in my opinion, is still what should be the measure of a man – or a woman, for that matter. Individuals, in fact, are not only governed by their physiological urges, but are molded by powerful cultural, social, emotional, and moral ...
Views: 1591 - Is this your husband? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Maryanne ComarotoI think I used to be funnier than I am now. I’m not sure if that’s true but it feels true. And I am not exactly sure what happened or when, but it might have something to do with the fact that it’s scarier now to be decidedly anything…out loud. Including satirical blogger, politician ...
Views: 1409 - Why Do Men Cheat on Business Trips? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from nancy traversIt is not uncommon for a woman to worry about what her husband is doing while he is away from the home, especially when he is away for extended periods of time. Pop culture has no qualms about depicting a cheating husband to create a strong, independent heroine. The media coverage of recent ...
Views: 9198(1 vote) - How to Forgive a Spouse for Cheating - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Lisa Penn-JamesYou’ve been betrayed. The person that’s supposed to be your best friend, the one you trusted most, has lied to you, cheated on you and shattered your life as you know it – leaving you angry, shocked, afraid and with no self confidence what so ever. It’s a horrible feeling. The foundation of your ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Recovering from Infidelity - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from National Institute of Relationship EnhancementInfidelity is one of the most difficult challenges that any marriage or committed relationship can face. Infidelity is almost universally accompanied by a deep sense of betrayal and a profound loss of trust. The reason is that the one partner experiences the infidelity of the other partner to ...
Views: 1098 - Surviving Infidelity In Marriage - How To Deal With Seeing The Other Person - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Daryl CampbellMaybe you could handle the circumstances of your spouse having an extramarital affair a lot better if it wasn't thrown in your face on a consistent basis. Every time you start to believe you are on the right track to healing and moving forward with your life a painful reminder is there to greet ...
Views: 987 - Is Your Significant Other's Marital Affair Truly Over? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Daryl CampbellIt has been a bit now since the truth came out that your spouse was having a marital affair. Initially you did not want to believe it. Not one of the standard signs of adultery were detectable so you just chalked it up to stress and needless worry. Except your instincts kept telling you ...
Views: 904 - Symptoms He is Two Timing - Four Marks of a Two-Timer - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Matthew JohnsonInfidelity percentage found on the Internet has varied results. But statistics usually presents that more men cheat than women. If you’ve met a couple of two-timers, you’d know if they’re good at stashing it or not. But whichever category he belongs, you know that no secret remains hidden in the ...
Views: 11230 - Sexting and the Western Ethos: Part Three - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Daniela RoherUsers of sexting represent a particular spectrum of the population. Some people don’t seem to realize the meaning or the full impact of their sexting activities on their reputation, career, their families and other people around them. This attitude is often due to a temporary suspension of ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Problems Faced by Wealthy Marriages - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe Beam“Our problem,” he said, “is that everyone in my life listens to what I say and does what I tell them. Then I come home and it doesn’t work that way with my wife. I don’t like that.” She didn’t either. The comment was neither unexpected nor unusual. In workshops for marriages in crisis, ...
Views: 3683(1 vote) - Sexting: What are the Root Causes?: Part Two - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Daniela RoherIn the previous blog on sexting, we discussed who uses this technology – most popular among people in the 18-29 age bracket, but also being used by people up to the age of 50 – and why it is becoming more popular – it is fast and anonymous. Additionally, sexting is within reach for most people; ...
Views: 2275 - Get Your Ex Back Now - It's Never Too Late! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from John OnyekaHave you someone ever told you that you can get your ex back now? Or came across some offers and ad somewhere that offers that? The hitch with offers and ads like that is they don't spell out what they signify by now. Do they mean that if you buy now they can get you started today to get your ex ...
Views: 3587 - Is Your Mate Being Unfaithful? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaNot much hurts more than the sting of betrayal by a partner. If you suspect that your partner is cheating, know to look for the following signs that may indicate that your suspicion is correct. 1. A change in routine. If your partner suddenly no longer has time for your ritual Friday evening ...
Views: 1834(1 vote) - Surviving Infidelity In Marriage Do You Really Need To Talk It Over? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Daryl CampbellOne of the many questions a person has after they found out their spouse has been having marital affair is how do you move pass the pain once and for all? It is a given that while your spouse hurt you pretty badly that you do not want to spend the rest of your life in a constant state of misery. ...
Views: 991 - Infidelity In Marriage And The Lies That Go With It - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Daryl CampbellFrom brushing it off as one of those things to occasional suspicion to cold hard fact the journey to finding out your husband has been cheating has been a painful one. It's no surprise that in the early stages you were in complete denial about what was going on. And why not? The two of you ...
Views: 974 - Overcome Depression: Five Questions to Help You Get Over Being Dumped - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from Simone BrownBeing dumped is an agonizing experience, but you must get over it if you want to continue your life without regret. Here's five questions you should ask yourself to make you understand your own worth and get over the break up. When you’re trying to get over being dumped, everything seems to ...
Views: 2568 - Sexting: New Technologies, Old Desires: Part One - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Daniela RoherLet’s discuss one particular use of technology, sexting – sending lewd pictures and texting sexually explicit messages over the phone – in the context of relationships. A case of a public figure caught sexting has recently brought the use of this technological communication to everybody’s ...
Views: 2524(1 vote) - How do I Handle Jealousy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from cedric riceJealousy is the result of our feelings when we have a personal problem with a possession, or a perceived possession, or position that another person has. The jealous man or woman may feel that he or she is more deserving of the possession and has more ownership rights. In my opinion the ...
Views: 1712 - Dating a Sociapath - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomIn my thirty odd years of working as a relationship expert, life coach and agony aunt most of my clients have been women who have been upset because of the broken promises and commitments of a man they trusted. Very often it has seemed to them that their whole World has come to an end because ...
Views: 2491(1 vote) - How To Win An Ex Girlfriend Back With 5 Steps - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoIf you are actually considering trying to get your ex-girlfriend back, then you continue to have hope. I have put together 5 easy steps to achieve success. Breaking up might be heartbreaking but don't stay stuck in this moment. There is a great lesson to be had whatever whose mess up it was. ...
Views: 2396 - 4 Tips For Handling Relationship Conflicts Successfully - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2011 from Frank RobinsThere's always going to be conflicts in a relationship whether you like it or not. Having an enjoyable relationship depends on how good you are at handling conflicts. And poorly handled conflicts can have disastrous effects. Below are key things you need to keep in mind if you want to master ...
Views: 2456 - My Boyfriend is Not Loyal to Me – Six Means to Take Out Infidelity Issue - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Simone Brown"My lover is unfaithful to Me ", she believed. Before you give the break up idea and shatter her feelings even more, attempt to recommend these six steps to salvage the affiliation. Your closest colleague who’s sitting right in front of you, broke the news of unexpected betrayal. You could ...
Views: 4446 - The Realities of Cheating in a Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Jan HallIn an interview on a gay radio program recently the reporter asked his presenting expert why it was important to be monogamous in a relationship. She said that she believed that whether it is a gay or heterosexual partnership, the main reason it is important to be monogamous is that it prevents ...
Views: 1120 - You Deserve The Best Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Jan HallElle’s guy started cheating on her in the first year of their rocky six-year relationship. He had physically and emotionally abused her. Several times he moved interstate without telling her where he was going, only to call her several weeks later, apologising, declaring his everlasting love and ...
Views: 1131 - Pornography and Infidelity in a Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Rakesh SethiThis is a very interesting subject in a marriage. When you have not engaged in a physical act of sex with a third person, have you cheated on your partner? Should pornography be considered infidelity in a marriage? Pornography is a big in our culture and growing like a weed. Growing in this ...
Views: 2392(1 vote) - A Great Approach To Catch An Unfaithful Wife - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Opaler PluttonFor those of you which can be unfortunate circumstance of getting to take care of cheating wife or maybe a being disloyal husband, this write-up is likely to be actually helpful for you. Heck, it truly applies to catching any form of cheater regardless of regardless of whether they're a ...
Views: 1234 - Does Infidelity Deserve a Second Chance in Marriages? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Rakesh SethiThis is a difficult question and you must answer after carefully weighing all facts. A marriage is a commitment between two people. However, if know for a fact that your spouse cheated, should you stay together? An affair does not necessarily foretell the end of a relationship. But how to ...
Views: 3206 - What To Do When Your Husband Cheats with Your Best Friend - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Jan HallDebbie’s life had seemed to be perfect. She had a wonderful husband, Todd, and three beautiful children and they shared a happy life together. This included camping holidays with her best friend from Teacher’s College, Simone, and her husband and two children. To Debbie’s horror, her husband ...
Views: 8102 - How To End An Affair - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamYou are not quite sure how you got yourself into the affair, and even less sure about how to get out of it. You are in love with your paramour but hate the sneaking and cheating. You vacillate between ending the forbidden relationship and giving yourself totally to it. You feel intense emotions ...
Views: 13986(3 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Why this compulsion to cheat? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I'm looking at myself and asking the question, "Why this compulsion to cheat?" What will it take to keep my eye from wandering around? I'm divorced, technically, but trying to make amends with the ex. I love my kids, and an absentee father just doesn't fit my taste. I'd ...
Views: 2690(5 votes) - ***Only Liars and Cheats Think Infidelity is Acceptable - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In a recent article, we discussed the “infidelity” of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The former Governor of California had a 25-year marriage with Maria Shriver. In our article, we pointed out how our three-decades of research on successful marriage on six ...
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