Reader Shares His Affair Recovery Success Story

Here’s a brief affair recovery success story from a reader that demonstrates that recovery doesn't have to mean simply "surviving;" it can actually mean "thriving."

by Doug

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Staying After Cheating: Is It the Right Thing to Do?

Staying after cheating – This article delves into some of the reasons people stay in marriages after they have discovered their spouse’s affair. By Sarah P. (This was originally posted on 10/11/2016

by Sarah P.

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How to Forgive but Not Forget – Mark Manson’s 5-Step Process

Author and blogger, Mark Manson offers his take on how to forgive - and not forget.

by Doug

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Opening Myself Up to the Idea That Forgiveness Can Happen

After my husband's affair, I am opening the door a bit more to the idea that forgiveness can happen. I don't have to rush it. But I don't have to keep refusing it either.

by “Tryingtogetover”

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Brené Brown on ‘Rumbling with Forgiveness’

School started back up a couple of weeks ago and I’ve been running around all crazy-like ever since. I made the decision at the end of last year to move

by Linda

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Elements of A Heartfelt Apology after the Affair

It seems that most betrayed spouses never really get a true heartfelt, genuine apology after the affair from the unfaithful spouse. Sure, they may get the standard “I’m sorry” but it

by Doug

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Forgiveness And Recovery – Intrinsically Linked

By Mel Faith Shame and suffering are linked, as are forgiveness and health. On a purely emotional level, this has been accepted for generations – but psychological science is beginning to

by GuestPoster

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Forgiveness After Infidelity – Reframing the Story that We Tell Ourselves

An extremely important component of forgiveness after infidelity is effectively reframing the story that you tell yourself. This is also related to the concept of self-talk. Each time we witness an

by Linda

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Forgiveness Is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself

When our spouse betrays us with another person, the sadness, grief, and negativity that we feel threatens to swallow us whole. Even though this is a normal experience, it’s not

by Linda and Doug

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Trust After Infidelity – Rebuilding on What’s Left

Many have found something in the aftermath and decided to rebuild the trust after infidelity.

by Linda

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