Category: Rebuilding marriage relationship after the affair
The Unconventional Wisdom of a Lawyer Brother-in-Law on ‘Taking Care of Business’ in Relationships
Having a brother-in-law who’s a retired lawyer means that the conversations at family get-togethers are quite interesting. Most people are on the receiving end of some lawyer’s actions and
Unraveling the Passion Paradox Behind Dirty Fighting in Relationships
One of the consequences of arousing passion is that it brings baggage with it. Part of that baggage includes the desperate actions concerning your marriage. The desperate actions lead
How Tattoos Transform from Art to Reminders of Betrayal
Although I’m not a fan of tattoos enough to get one, I find their artistry fascinating. The first one I recall seeing was on my Great Uncle. The tattoo
How I Learned the Hard Way That Life, Love, and the Legal System in Harris County Are Anything But Fair
One of the hard lessons I learned from being on the receiving end of the legal system is that “life is not fair.” My corollary to that is that
How to Reclaim Your Life After Your Spouse’s Affair
Yesterday I addressed the concern of a blogger whose relationships have been messed up by his spouse’s affair. In addressing the topic, I realized that this is a topic
The Unseen Agony of Family Betrayal and the Art of Navigating Painful Truths
A reader wrote, “No one he works with knows the lies and pain he caused his wife and kids.” Her frustration with the situation came across ‘like an acre
“How can I avoid being hurt again?”
One of the blogs I follow periodically is “The Betrayed Wives Club“. I find it helps to hear the many perspectives concerning infidelity. A recent headline there caught my
The Danger of Accusations
In reading letters from spouses, a common issue expressed concerns accusations of affairs. One central thing is true. Accusations, especially about affairs damage relationships. I considered what makes accusations
The Affair Stigma
As I was about to leave home on an errand, my wife looked at me and asked “Are you going out with THAT shirt on?” I’ve learned from experience
Two Uncomfortable Truths about Affairs
Uncomfortable truths are hard to hear. Even though they’re true, it doesn’t make them easier to accept. One of those hard truths about affairs is that except for close
