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Infidelity in relationships is becoming increasingly common, even in long term relationships and marriages. Whether you’ve been cheated on or you’re simply curious about it, there are some misconceptions about cheating and affairs that may be doing you more harm than good. We’ve addressed some of the common myths about infidelity so you can learn more about it and what it means to you.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionCan a relationship go back to normal after cheating?Michelle Joy, MA, MFTMichelle Joy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and serves on the Board of Directors for the Couples Institute Counseling Services in the San Francisco Bay Area. With almost 20 years of therapy training and experience, Michelle offers couples therapy intensives, communication workshops, and Marriage Prep101 Workshops. Michelle is also a certified Enneagram teacher, has presented at the 25th annual International Enneagram Conference, and is a graduate of The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy – Advanced Level. She received an MS in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University.
Licensed Marriage & Family TherapistIt's possible for your relationship to recover. If you're the cheater, you need to be truly transparent with your partner moving forward. Additionally, give them time to process what happened and move to a place of forgiveness.
References
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/infidelity/art-20048424
- ↑ Michelle Joy, MA, MFT. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 26 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-chemistry/201403/why-people-cheat
- ↑ https://ideas.ted.com/10-facts-about-infidelity-helen-fisher/
- ↑ https://ideas.ted.com/10-facts-about-infidelity-helen-fisher/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-chemistry/201403/why-people-cheat
- ↑ https://ifstudies.org/blog/who-cheats-more-the-demographics-of-cheating-in-america
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