Remember when Ashley Madison, the website that helps people cheat on their spouses, got hacked? As news spread, many wondered if their partner would be capable of cheating. A survey by polling company YouGov uncovered some startling statistics. When they asked roughly one thousand Americans about their fidelity, 21% of men and 19% of women admitted that they had cheated. Another...[ read more ]
The discovery of an affair brings overwhelming grief, rage, and feelings of betrayal. Despite this, betrayal usually doesn't decrease the love of either partner. When you still love someone but cannot trust them, is it possible to mend the relationship? Dr. Janis Spring is a clinical psychologist and author of After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a...[ read more ]
As a therapist, I often have a front row seat to relationship miracles. Well, okay, there are no miracles really. The fact is "fixing" a relationship takes work. It takes two people wanting a better life and then putting in the effort. I've seen couples go from nearly ending it to being back in love and liking each other more than ever before....[ read more ]
'The spark' describes the essence of romantic relationships. Can you recall ‘the spark’ at the start of your couples' journey? Remember how your early days were on fire? In the beginning, you just can’t get enough of your partner. You want to see them all the time, and they're constantly on your mind. A romance blossoms and intimacy soars into...[ read more ]
