Category: Recovery and Self-Care
Is Cheating a Form of Emotional Abuse in a Relationship?
Recognizing the signs of an emotionally abusive relationship Emotional abuse can manifest in various forms within a relationship, often overshadowed by more overt signs of physical abuse. An abusive
Scars from a Narcissistic Spouse
There are times when you feel alone in your pain. This is especially true when you have little to no support system. I am here to tell you that
Understanding the Reaction to Affairs
One area of concern about affairs I’ve recently received multiple inquiries about is the connection between emotional/mental disorders and affairs. Since the inquiries focus only on the connection between
Looking at a Fresh Start
Hey there! As we wrap up the year, I wanted to bring up something important. The new year is all about fresh starts and change, right? Well, I want
Telling Your Adult Children
Are you struggling with the pain of revealing an affair to your adult child? It’s a difficult situation that can shatter the image and trust they had in you
The Hidden Affair Patterns
As a counselor, I’ve mastered the art of decoding messages and unraveling hidden meanings. By examining patterns in writing, and speaking I can navigate the deep waters of your
A Crisis is not time to follow procedure
Mondays are often viewed as the start of another routine week. They signal the start of a weekly cycle. This particular Monday started off like many others, yet it
Failing at Forgiveness
It’s entertaining watching young children take on new tasks. They firmly believe they can do them based on having watched dad do them or have seen them done on
Hypnosis and going to a comfortable place
A few years ago I attended the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapist annual convention in Austin. Like most meetings of this type, there were various speakers presenting
My 5000th Post
This post marks a milestone at SurviveYourPartnersAffair. This is my 5,000th post. It is a journey that began back in 2007. I never imagined when I saw the need
