Category Archives: Surviving Infidelity

Infidelity in Your Marriage: Stop the Devastation by Knowing the Type of Affair

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

You didn’t ever think infidelity would happen to you! But now Infidelity invades your marriage or significant relationship. The affair, the secrets, the betrayal and the loss of love and affection happened to others but not to you. But you … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Huizenga's Blog Posts, Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity and Intimacy, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Pain, Infidelity Reasons, Signs of Infidelity, Surviving Infidelity, Types of Affairs | Tagged , , , , | 28 Comments

Marriage Killers

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

I recently asked my readers to respond to a survey and in one word answer to the question: “What, in your opinion, is the number 1 factor that kills a marriage?” I received hundreds of responses, but for the sake … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Reasons, Relationship Communication, Surviving Infidelity, Types of Affairs, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

11 Ways Worry Kills Your Marriage

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Worry is fretting. Worry is bound by fearful thoughts. Worry is being nervous, uptight or anxious. Worry feels threatened. Worry is a bundle of nerves. This anxiety gets in your way. It becomes a detriment. It only contributes to more … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Huizenga's Blog Posts, Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Pain, Marital Crisis and Self Esteem, Relationships: Marriage, Self Care, Surviving Infidelity | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Marriage Crisis: Get in Control of Your Feelings

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

I was raised in Northwestern Illinois and the highlight of every summer was the County Fair. On Saturday night thousands would flock to the Fairground Stands to watch the Demolition Derby. In case you are not familiar, a demolition derby … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Pain, Real Life Infidelity Stories, Relationships: Marriage, Surviving Infidelity | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

4 Reasons an Affair or Marital Crisis Kills your Self Esteem

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Nothing tears at your self esteem and sense of well being more than a marital crisis. The question is often posed to me by someone in the midst of a painful relationship upheaval: “What did I do wrong?” You assume … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Huizenga's Blog Posts, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity Coaching, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Pain, Marital Crisis and Self Esteem, Relationships: Marriage, Self Care, Surviving Infidelity, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Infidelity Pain: The Key to Hurting Less

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

A marriage crisis brings all your pain and hurt, seemingly buried for years, screaming at you. You are in pain! You are in a ton of hurt. The pain can be incredible, debilitating and persistent: It just won’t let you … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Huizenga's Blog Posts, Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity Coaching, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Pain, Real Life Infidelity Stories, Self Care, Surviving Infidelity | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Normal People Suffer from Infidelity

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

You really are normal. I often reflect: What about what I do that people find so liberating and helpful? Here’s what I think it is: I help those suffering from marriage crisis to feel normal, that they are not defective, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Huizenga's Blog Posts, Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity and Intimacy, Infidelity Coaching, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Reasons, Rebuilding the Marriage or Relationship, Relationship Communication, Signs of Infidelity, Surviving Infidelity, Types of Affairs | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

You are Not a Bad Person

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

This continues my speaking to the distant or pulling away spouse or partner… Often the distancing spouse is viewed as the “bad” person. You are perhaps fearful that others look at you and see you as not “trying” to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Pain, Rebuilding the Marriage or Relationship, Relationship Communication, Surviving Infidelity, Types of Affairs | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Distance is a Way to Cope

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

This continues my speaking to the distant or pulling away spouse or partner… The intent of your pulling away or distancing is not malicious or evil. Your tendency to back away is merely a way for you to cope with … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity Marriage, Infidelity Pain, Surviving Infidelity | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Distant Spouse: I Don’t want to Talk

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Words can control, confuse and hurt. If you are the reluctant spouse, you may have a big problem with “talking.” In our culture a huge emphasis is placed upon “talking.” Those who are most verbose and “communicative” seem to dominate, … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Distance, Emotional Infidelity, Infidelity Marriage, Rebuilding the Marriage or Relationship, Relationship Communication, Surviving Infidelity | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment