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Probably most married couples will agree thatmarriagerequires quite a lot of work from both partners.
And while there may be various reasons, being cheated on is probably one of the most heartbreaking ones.
OP emphasized that she lost it and slapped him and kicked him out of the house.
This whole situation just feels surreal to me, OP explained.
Someone else pointed out that muting notifications might be better.
Gather divorce evidence, another added.
When it comes to infidelity, the impact on a relationship can be nothing short of devastating.
Its no wonder that communication often breaks down in the aftermath of an affair, she said.
In this case, the potential pregnancy intensifies this reaction.
For the hurt partner, the trust and emotional safety thats necessary for vulnerability and closeness has been shattered.
Its hard to do it without help.
She also continued that its important to not forget about overall relationship satisfaction infidelity can be a real joy-killer.
The hurt partner may feel disillusioned and disappointed, questioning the authenticity of the entire relationship.
Another found that 44% were still together after 18 months.Couples therapists are a bit more hopeful.
Janis Abrahms Spring reported that 50-60% of couples in her practice were able to rebuild their relationship.
This is where both partners take responsibility for their roles in the overall health of the relationship.
The Attach phase focuses on rebuilding physical and emotional intimacy between the partners and fostering a deeper connection.
Was she wrong to hit him?
Most people would understand her extreme reaction.
When someone does any physical violence, like being slapped, it crosses a line that cant be ignored.
This couple is dealing with a lot of issues, but this violence is one of them.
No matter how hurt and betrayed she feels, her reaction wasnt acceptable.
And finally, she explained that most people, when asked, believe couples cant recover from an affair.
Most couples therapists believe they can.
The hurt partner is looking for allies to take sides.
Couples therapists see couples where no one knows (except a small select one or two people).
We see couples healing, and the audience is none the wiser when recovery is complete.
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