The Difference between Acceptance and Forgiveness
Views: 1167Our culture places a great deal of value on the idea of forgiveness. In some part, this is done without thinking about what forgiveness might mean in extreme situations like the one you have been in. There are all kinds of culturally defined connotations to...
How to give your partner space in your monogamous relationship
Views: 26A recent issue of Psychological Inquiry provided a number of scientific articles about the current state of monogamy and marriage. One paper in particular outlined how most of us are guilty of psychologically and emotionally suffocating our romantic partners...
The Importance of Affection in Relationship Intimacy
Views: 35An extended lack of physical affection is also a deeper sign of trouble. A marriage should have a strong element of intimacy, both in out of the bedroom. Sex is obviously important as it’s part of the bond that keeps a couple together in a romantic sense....
The Exit Affair
Views: 187The Exit Affair AKA: Out The Door Affair MESSAGE: Finally it’s my turn ABOUT: Exiters are Conflict Avoiders at heart, but they take it further. One spouse has already decided to leave the marriage and the affair provides the justification. The...The Split-Self Affair
Views: 611The Split-Self Affair About: Romantic Affairs are intense. Of all the basic types of affairs, none is so crazy as falling in love with someone who is not your spouse. Often the romantic affair partner is someone much younger or older, someone with even...How to ask open ended questions?
Views: 54Questions for which the answer is either “yes” or “no” are universally known to be poor ways to dig into an issue. If you are trying to investigate something about your relationship with your partner, you need to learn how to ask open-ended questions. Almost...
How to apologize after an affair?
Views: 43An apology needs to be an unequivocal statement that communicates to the injured partner a real understanding of the pain the cheater has caused and a legitimate and heartfelt promise never to engage in the same behavior again. The apology might also include,...
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