Category: Understanding Affairs
Lessons about Affairs from Medusa
Most people have their favorite children’s book. One of my favorite was D’Aulaires’ Greek Myths. The art had a way of drawing me into the many fascinating stories. Although
Down the Rabbit Hole with Creepers
You can learn a lot from watching nature. Once, when my family and I visited the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, we saw the drama of a snake eating a
The Creeper Threat
On reading news reports of how mature married teachers end up sleeping with their students, you start asking questions. You may wonder “How” something like that could happen. You
Addicted to Snooping
Are you a snooper? I’m not talking about occasional or episodic snooping. I’m talking about a serious daily need to snoop on your spouse. Or maybe you’re a snoopee
Is Cheating More Likely in Couples With ADHD?
In the intricate tapestry of human relationships, countless threads can snag, unravel, or chart surprisingly new paths. For couples grappling with the complexities of adult ADHD, a unique set
What Gaslighting and Alienation have in common
Several years ago I did a series of small videos on one of my sites dealing with alienation. In putting together the presentations it occurred to me that alienation
The Cruelty of Exit Affairs
Over the years, I’ve learned the importance of being open to new ways of handling old challenges. One area where this became clear is cutting up pineapples. I like
Cheaters Break the Rules
Cheating by its very nature involves breaking and stretching the rules of a relationship. In some cases the breaking of the rules is obvious. There are times when the
AP’s fighting for love
In some recent exchanges with an AP (Affair Partner-a.k.a. the Lover), she raised some items needing attention. Although you may not want to even consider the AP’s opinion, thoughts
Friends are Friends
Over the years, I’ve found nuggets of wisdom in many places. One nugget a woman named Donna shared with me was that “Friends are friends and lovers are lovers“.
