My partner cheated on me. What do I do now?
These words are spoken in my office every week. The discovery of infidelity can be a devastating blow to any relationship, leaving behind a trail of shattered trust, broken hearts, and unbearable emotional pain. The feeling of betrayal can be overwhelming, making it difficult to know where to turn or how to begin the healing process.
The questions swirl in your mind like a never ending maze: How could they do this to me? Can I ever trust again? Is our relationship worth saving? The journey to healing and moving forward is long and arduous, but it’s not impossible. I offer the guidance and support you need to help you rise from the ashes of betrayal and emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before.
Healing and moving forward after infidelity is a process. I help you to reclaim your power, rebuild your self-esteem, and rediscover your sense of purpose. During this series of articles, I will offer a brief overview of some of the strategies we will work on during your therapeutic journey. Recovering from intimate partner betrayal is possible and it would be my honor to walk alongside of you to help you heal.
Accepting the Reality of Infidelity
The harsh reality of infidelity is a devastating blow to any relationship, leaving in its wake a trail of unrelenting emotional pain. Accepting the truth of what has happened can be a difficult task, but it is a crucial step towards healing. I understand that the pain, anger, humiliation, and myriad of other emotions you are experiencing can feel overwhelming, sometimes even making it hard to breathe, think, and function.
The first step toward healing is acknowledging the reality of the infidelity. Confronting the facts, no matter how ugly they may be, and accepting that your relationship has been forever changed is an extremely difficult and painful process. However, it’s only by facing the truth that you can truly begin to pick up the pieces and start rebuilding your life.
Our next article will explore processing your emotions and grief after intimate partner betrayal.
My practice, Dr. Gloria King, Ph.D, LMHC, LMFT, NCC, CIRT, specializes in helping both individuals and couples desiring to heal in the areas that are holding them back from living life to the fullest. I will walk alongside of you and help you recover from whatever unexpected events and circumstances have happened in your life. Some of the areas I work with clients on include affair recovery, separation and divorce, improving your relationship, life transitions, people pleasing, and women’s issues including mom guilt, self-esteem, assertiveness, and general marriage/family uncertainty.
You don’t have to go it alone – I’m here to help. I invite you to reach out to me. I will respond to you personally. Please give me a call or e-mail me today.