By Sarah P. We all know that pornography has negative affects—but can pornography use be considered a form of infidelity? In this blog post, I will address the social impacts that are occurring due to the proliferation of pornography, the affects of pornography on the brain, how porn addiction affects your marriage, and whether or […]
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Do Open Marriages Work?
By Sarah P. Polyamorists claim open marriages are a good solution for the continued happiness of long-term happy marriages. But do open marriages work? We have heard a lot from them recently—those people who practice polyamory. The movement, which was made popular in the 1970’s, is now rearing its ugly, leering head and wandering eyes […]
The Change is Coming
There’s something that has been going on in our household that has created some distressing turn of events. We’re going through a rough patch where there is a noticeable lack of intimacy, there’s increased tension at times, sex is very infrequent and Linda is questioning herself in a variety of ways. Before you get all […]
Negotiated Infidelity – Is It A Viable Alternative For Married Couples?
Guest post by Sarah P. Last week, while reading an article, a term that I was not familiar with piqued my interest. The article referenced a relational model for pair-bonded couples that was termed negotiated infidelity. What is negotiated infidelity? Negotiated infidelity is a term that describes an arrangement between a couple where both people […]
Sexual Intimacy After an Affair
Let’s talk about restoring sexual intimacy in a marriage after there’s been an affair. It’s quite obvious that an extramarital affair always has a huge impact on a couple’s sex life, and from what we’ve experienced and learned from others is that it can go in either one of two ways… The first way is […]
Discussion – Your Views on Sex After Infidelity
It’s been exactly 10 months since we have had a discussion on the blog about sex after infidelity. So this week we’re just going to replay a discussion from the past. We’d like to get your updated views (or new views) on this subject as it relates to your own situation. Dr. Robert Huizenga, author […]
10 Elements of a Successful Marriage (How We Survived Two Weeks of Vacation Together)
Well, we finally made it back home! Our trip was wonderful to say the least. We had fun. We relaxed. We hiked – a lot. We were also faced with some challenges. Basically, these past two weeks together was a microcosm of our entire relationship and marriage. As a result, we thought we’d share some […]
Why Married Women Have Affairs
I recently discovered a book that delves into the reasons why married women have affairs and I wanted to share some of the information with you. The book isn’t based on theory but on the author’s interviews with hundreds of women who had extramarital affairs. I received an iPad for Christmas and even though I […]
Porn Addiction – The Problems, Reasons and Treatments
To the best of my knowledge we’ve never really dedicated a post to the subject of pornography or porn addiction. It’s a subject that can ignite explosive debate on a variety of different fronts from religious to political to porn’s artistic merits. Regardless of your views on pornography and whether or not you “use” porn, […]
I’ve Been Educated by 50 Shades of Grey
If you are a woman and haven’t been living in a cave for the last month, I am sure you have heard of the latest new author, E.L. James and her book “50 Shades of Grey.” I cannot go to work, a soccer game or a dance competition without seeing women peering into the book […]
Discover the 10 Most Important Lessons about Surviving Infidelity
This short guide tells you what you need to know to survive the affair, heal yourself and emerge on the other side a stronger person.
Infidelity Guides
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It’s Tough To Stop an Emotional Affair
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When the Other Woman Becomes the Wife
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Real Reasons the Emotional Affair Happened
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Staying After Cheating: Is It the Right Thing to Do?
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The Runaway Spouse Syndrome
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How Does A Betrayed Spouse Heal from Cheating?
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Open House Discussion
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Does the Other Woman Play A Role In an Affair or Does the Blame Land Solely on the Cheating Husbands? YOU Decide
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Will Your Partner Have an Affair Again? – The Million Dollar Question
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Understanding Why You Had Your Affair – The Simple 5-Step Process
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Staying Married For the Kids: Is it worth it?
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Summary of the 2017 Reader Survey
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To Catch A Cheating Spouse: Why Hiring A Professional Is Sometimes Necessary
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The 2017 Emotional Affair Journey Reader Survey
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The Case of the Magazine Subscription – You Decide
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Playing the Double Fool: Mistaking Enabling and Codependence for Lovingkindness
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Rebecca: We have somewhat similar stories. Mine also admitt...
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sissy: Ladies, you have made my day! My H had an affair w...
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TheFirstWife: Puzzled. I agonize for you. Not answering that que...
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Nearly Normal: Puzzled, I think that you and I are a lot alike...
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Puzzled: This is a lot of great discussion! I think any...
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Rachel: Boy have I had some major triggers lately. My new...
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Rach: Why is wrong with the month of AUGUST? Why is it ...
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Discover the 10 Most Important Lessons about Surviving Infidelity
This short guide tells you what you need to know to survive the affair, heal yourself and emerge on the other side a stronger person.
