Can A Relationship Survive Infidelity?

Can A Relationship Survive Infidelity?

Yes, It’s Possible. Here’s How. When a promise to remain faithful has been broken, repairing the relationship is a difficult and painful process. Each partnership has a different road to healing. However, there are some general undertakings that partners have done for a successful recovery.

First, let’s define infidelity. Infidelity is a violation of marriage vows or promises. It includes sexual and emotional connections outside a long-term relationship. Some partners also view pornography, fantasies about other people, and flirting as a form of cheating. The reasoning is that such behavior often leads to intimate, sexual relationships.

There is no particular reason why married people cheat. The reasons are varied, including lack of communication, unsatisfying sex life, personality disorders and childhood issues. Four in 10 marriages are “challenged by affairs,” according to npr.org. Of those, more than 50% survive the Betrayal.

Many couples turn to marriage counselors who are trained on fidelity-related issues. Often, marriage counselors recommend a combination of couples therapy, individual therapy and a couples retreat in Colorado Springs to restore the marriage.

To survive the breach of trust, both couples must be willing to work for the repair.

Although there is no fixed straightforward ‘roadmap’ to recover from the infidelity, the following five points can help in healing from the situation.

For The Partner Who Committed the Betrayal 1. End The Affair The cheating partner must sever all contact and end the extramarital affair immediately. Do not do send messages, do not meet, do not call and do not reach out via social media. This nocontact behavior will create a sense of safety for the betrayed partner and will aid in restoring trust. If your former lover tries to contact you, do not communicate with her or him; tell your spouse about it. ● Tell The Truth According to relationship experts, couples can heal better after an affair if they have open communication. A couples therapist trained in betrayals and trauma can help guide the couple

on what and when to share the details of the affairs.

It’s important to tell your partner about everything that happens. ● Listen To Your Partner Carefully Overcoming infidelity is a long game. You can't speed up this process. Your partner will need time to develop affection and love. Therefore, put your focus on your partner. Avoid distractions, such as cell phones, while talking with him or her. Be patient.

For The Betrayed Partner ● Take Care Of Your Health Your emotional health is directly connected with your physical health. So, during this challenging time, take extra care of yourself. Eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise and meditate. Make self-care a priority in your life. ● Counseling While it’s important to realize you are not to blame for your spouse’s cheating behavior, you must both understand that an affair is oftentimes a cry for help. Coupling counseling is the best solution to recover from infidelity, as well as resolve unmet needs and chronic conflicts from both partners.

The relationship therapist uses practical tools to help you overcome the psychological distress.

You can also attend a couples retreat in Colorado Springs to reconnect and to restore your relationship.

Final Words When a partner is caught or confesses to having an affair, it’s not necessarily the end of the relationship. Also, if children are involved, then divorce does not sever the relationship entirely since you will continue to co-parent.

Whether you stay together or not, both partners must resolve feelings of distrust, anger and sadness. Whatever the case, healing is needed for a healthy life moving forward.

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