infidelity


Q&A: Fallout of an affair: Low self-esteem and forgiveness issues

Question: My husband had an affair with a close friend of mine over a year ago. We have since reconciled and our marriage is on track to better than it has ever been before, but I continue to be plagued by low self-esteem and self-doubt. Do you think I have truly forgiven him when I am still struggling with these issues?
 

Q&A: Rebuilding a marriage after an affair

Question: Several years ago my marriage was struggling and as a result I became involved with another woman. Thankfully, my wife has forgiven me and we are back together. But how can I rebuild my relationship with her and with my children?

I forgave, but I can’t forget

Written by Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg

It is estimated that roughly 30 to 60 per cent of all married individuals in the United States will engage in an affair at some point during their marriage.

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When friendship goes too far

Written by Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg

It begins innocently. You talk about the events of the day, your interests, share funny stories. Pretty soon, you’re discussing the passions of your heart and confiding in each other about the problems in your marriages.

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Guarding your heart

An affair. It’s something that can destroy a marriage, a family, and all the lives connected to it. And it’s something we all hope will never happen to us. But here’s the harsh reality: An estimated 53 per cent of all people will have one or more affairs during their lifetime. And when it happens, 70 per cent of wives and 54 per cent of husbands don’t even know their spouses have had an affair.

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