Category Archives: Types of Affairs

What Everyone Needs to Know About Sexual Addiction and Infidelity

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Most people know that overcoming addictions to food, drugs, alcohol and other substances can be very difficult. Just because it doesn’t involve a food, drug or drink, sex addiction is very misunderstood. In fact, many people scoff at the very … Continue reading →

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You’re OK Exactly Where You Are

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Part of the healing from infidelity and cheating is being able to “see through” the cheating behavior as the cheating spouse’s problem. Yes, this is easier said than done; especially early in the process of healing and moving on. How … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons Being a Basket Case is Normal After Discovery of Infidelity

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

When you discover the infidelity demon in your marriage being a basket case is normal, as attested to by the fact that hundreds have come to me with their pain, confusion, rage and numbness upon discovery of their cheating spouse. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Facing the Consequences of Extramarital Affairs

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Jan Stevens

One of the things that always becomes an issue for people who have had extramarital affairs is deciding between telling their partners what they did and keeping it to themselves, which is a decision that only they can make on … Continue reading →

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Mid-Life Crisis: What It Can Do to Your Marriage

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jan Stevens

Mid-life crisis and your marriage. For a lot of relationships, a mid-life crisis could lead to irrational and bad decisions regarding infidelity and other people, and eventually, to divorce. Extramarital affairs are a possibility in every relationship or marriage, no … Continue reading →

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Problems You Might Encounter When Rebuilding a Marriage

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jan Stevens

What are the things one should expect when rebuilding a marriage? What particular problems or issues commonly arise when dealing with broken trust and crushed faith after infidelity? Plenty of couples choose to stay together and work on rebuilding the … Continue reading →

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