Saying “I’m sorry” can be one of the most vulnerable, courageous things you do in a relationship. Too many apologies fall flat because of the word that came next.

Trickle truth happens when the full truth isn’t told upfront. Instead, it leaks out slowly over time. This article considers why it happens, and how it hinders affair recovery.

Getting the truth about an affair is essential for healing, but it also becomes a source of endless agony for many who have been betrayed. So, what truth helps? What truth harms?