Dealing with the Affair Partner
After her husband’s affair, Elisa talks about the struggle of dealing with the affair partner. [podcast transcription]
Discussion Guide: Rethinking Infidelity
Download: A guide to use for discussing Esther Perel’s TED Talk: Rethinking Infidelity.
Making Another First Impression
After the affair, they decided to try starting over again by having a second “first date.”
Video: The Ex You Can’t Get Over
Video: Consider the struggle that occurs when a partner leaves; you know they’re gone but you want to believe in something different.
Toothpick vs Knife
This betrayed wife feels like she's in an unfair fight, so she wants to leave the struggle.
Download: Appreciation Exercise for Couples
Download: An exercise to help couples identify what they appreciate about each other.
First Actions Following Affair Exposure
From the book, The Courage to Stay, a list of things to do and avoid in the immediate aftermath of affair exposure.
Review: The Courage to Stay-How to Heal from an Affair and Save Your Marriage
Tim Tedder reviews the book, The Courage to Stay by Dr. Kathy Nickerson.
Video: I Wouldn’t Have Cheated If I Knew THIS…
Video: A betrayer shares what he wish he’d known before he cheated on his wife.
The Affair Pattern Repeats
A woman tells the story of surviving one affair only to face another, and considering a different choice this time.
Download: Anger FFISHing Quick Guide
Download: A PDF Quick Guide summarizing the principles of “Anger FFISHing” - using anger to process the underlying feelings.
Those Awkward Affair Reminders
After an affair, you become hyper-aware of how infidelity shows up in every form of media, often creating awkward situations.