Archive for December, 2008
If you want to be notified the next time I write something, sign up for email alerts or subscribe to the RSS Feed. Thanks for reading. The year 2008 was filled with infidelity stories. Some of the celebrities who were in the news regarding their indiscretions included Elliot Spitzer, Johnathan Edwards, Representative Tim Mahoney […]
Years ago, I came across the saying “Adultery happens in the head before it happens in the bed”. Over the years of working with couples, I have seen the validity of that statement. In the cases I have worked with, the decision is made to have an affair before it happens physically. The decision to […]
When a cheater/adulterer/infidel are doing their thing, there are often many signs and indications of an affair. Many of these signs are disregarded or ignored by their spouse. The truth is out there, for those who are willing to look for it. One place that there are often signs and indications is the automobile. Below […]
In a July 2008 article that appeared in the Daily Mail, a counselor, Sarah Strudwick posed the question, “Is there an adultery gene?” In the article, she reviews her own family history and its impact on her life.
Adultery does follow familial patterns. In some families the practice of adultery may be found across several generations. […]
Although many religions address the topic of ‘infidelity’, when it comes to marital infidelity, the game changes. Although many religions frown on infidelity, some with the prospect of banishment or death as a consequence for being an ‘infidel’ or turning one’s back on one’s faith, marital infidelity is viewed differently.
When in comes to marriage, although […]
With the holidays upon us, there is a greater tendency for people to drink. With the increase in the amount of alcohol used comes the danger of affairs, Whether intentional or unintentional, the increased consumption of alcohol also increases the possibility of affairs. It may not necessarily be your spouse that did the heavy alcohol […]
Stalking and spying on your spouse have now been taken to a new level. Software is now available and accessible to the public which allows someone to turn cellphones into listening devices. In a story from Channel 6 News of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a victim was stalked for three years with this technology. During that time, […]
Questions often arise concerning what the signs are of someone having an affair. In asking this question, those asking often want their answer laid out like a cookie recipe. Since you are dealing with people rather than cookie ingredients, the answer often has many variables depending on the person involved and their situation. Despite the […]
In a recent discussion about relationships with another therapist, the topic of the internet came up. The question was posed, “What is it about the internet that has made infidelity increase?” Although the topic of the dangers of the how technology has made affairs easier to initiate have been discussed before, dealing with the issue […]
The newspaper in San Luis Obisbo recently ran an article on dealing the Office Christmas Parties. Christmas parties are a prime breeding grounds for infidelity. Outside of the internet, the office party is one of the more high risk situations when it comes to affairs. The article discusses the reasons why such parties are dangerous […]
