The Emotional Affair Made Me Feel Worthless – Part 2

Jul 20, 2010  |  under Emotional Affairs, Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Linda

While writing this post my emotions took over and I began to feel the pain of all of this again.  I ran up to my little hiding place and had a melt down.  It is amazing how all the negative feelings can be released with a good cry. Of course Doug was confused and upset [...]

The Emotional Affair Made Me Feel Worthless

Jul 19, 2010  |  under Emotional Affairs, Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Linda

Last week I responded to a reader with a comment that getting over the fact that Doug couldn’t love me was more painful than the affair, and several people replied, so I felt a need to write a post about my experience.
When I first found out about Doug’s emotional affair he voiced confusion about what [...]

Observing an Affair From the Other Side – Part 2

Jun 22, 2010  |  under Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Doug

Our long anticipated weekend is over and I feel it is time for some reflection.  Before leaving for our trip I was faced with much apprehension.  I was nervous about many things-the ability to provide the fun, excitement and companionship that Tanya provided Doug during his affair.  I also focused on avoiding triggers because the [...]

Observing an Affair From the Other Side

Jun 21, 2010  |  under Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Doug

Well we had a wonderful long weekend trip and had a great time together.  We did however, come to the realization that we can’t quite party like rock stars as we once did, without feeling the effects for a few days after.  The weekend did allow us to do some of the things we enjoy [...]

The Emotional Affair Journey Handbook

Jun 1, 2010  |  under Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Doug

We’re happy to be able to offer our first e-book, “The Emotional Affair Journey Handbook” — it’s a series of our best articles on various aspects of healing and recovery from marital affairs, as well as how to save your marriage.
In addition, the first chapter is the complete untold account of how Doug’s emotional affair [...]

Thoughts on Jealousy in an Emotional Affair

Apr 9, 2010  |  under Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Linda

I have been on spring break this week and therefore I have a lot more time on my hands to reflect and write about Doug’s emotional affair. It is amazing how being away from 26 eight year-olds clears your mind and energizes your body. For me it has been a good opportunity to [...]

After the Emotional Affair: I Hate you!

Apr 8, 2010  |  under After the Affair, Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Linda

Believe or not this is totally uncharacteristic of me to have such negative feelings against another human being.  Generally, I try to see the good side in everyone. Realistically, I know I hate the emotional affair more than the person I am attacking, but right now I feel that this is a healthy way to [...]

My Emotional Affair: Selfishness Personified

Apr 5, 2010  |  under Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Doug

It’s Good Friday and I’m at my office.  Nobody else is here and it’s incredibly dead quiet.  So I thought I would write.  I got to thinking about a discussion Linda and I had the other day about how can the person involved in an affair profess to love their spouse,  yet still carry on [...]

Emotional Affair Journey Nominated for Sunshine Award

Mar 22, 2010  |  under Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Doug

A very nice honor came our way over the weekend from our friend Cindy Taylor at Affaircare. She was gracious enough to award us with the Sunshine Award. The Sunshine Award is awarded to bloggers whose positivity & creativity inspires others in the blog world. Very Cool!
We feel honored that we have [...]

How it all started

Dec 18, 2009  |  under Our Emotional Affair Story  |  by Doug

Linda and I have been married for close to 25 years now, and there was not one single event that lead up to me having an emotional affair with a co-worker.  Rather, it was a culmination of many things.  Generally speaking, I would have to say that it was a combination of both of us [...]