Hearing that your unfaithful partner is “crazy” for somebody else is devastating. I frequently am faced with something like, “I could manage her making love with somebody else. I assume I could cope with that. But, for her to offer herself emotionally as well as actually to “love” another … guy, that is tough.” What…
In terms of relationship bombs, confessing to your spouse about a secret relationship is one of the biggest. Unless you …
Updated Second Edition About the Author JANIS ABRAHMS SPRING, Ph.D., is a nationally acclaimed expert on issues of trust, intimacy, and forgiveness. She is the bestselling author of After the Affair and How Can I Forgive You? After the Affair was published in thirteen countries around the world and both books were finalists for the…
Adultery is the engagement in sexual activity by a married person with someone other than her/his spouse. …adultery is one of the
It is a fact that men will always find some women attractive, regardless of their marital status. Married men, on the other hand, are expected to stop flirting or lusting for other women. They also must do their best to keep their interactions with women…
The spring of 2009 was surreal. In the midst of a high risk pregnancy and a less-than blissful honeymoon of a marriage, I was at war. I was at war with family, friends, and enemies. I deemed my husband, his mistress, and anyone who knew about his affair as the enemy. I prayed even though…
It’s innocent and pure. Never tainted. It’s not or the happy feeling after you have . But what if that love you have for your mate could be redirected for a better desire to please them? You may not be one of those people who enjoy public displays of affection. I know some people who…
I asked this question in a therapy session, but didn’t get the answer I wanted. I asked friends and family, but they advised “enough” had been the first red flag during the dating process. Truth is, no one can truly tell you when enough is enough. Only you know your limits and when that final…
Thomas and Jonni stopped when they entered the cafeteria. Jonni surveyed the room to see if she recognized anyone. Only one woman caught her attention, but she ignored her. Darnell’s ex-girlfriend was probably here just getting a prenatal checkup. Jonni sighed and turned around. “He’s not in here so I’m going to head to the…
Dear Diary, I must admit that my mind wandered toward thoughts of another man. My present situation is beyond unhealthy and borderline insane. The constant fighting is a foolish problem to have, and my only escape from the nonsense is to dream about being with someone else. I felt guilty for this at first, but…