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This knowledge Will Save Your Sanity and Maybe Marriage

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Discovering the TRUTH about infidelity will provide comfort, set you free and help you develop your plan of action. All affairs are not alike. Affairs are different depending on • the motivation • personality factors • and personal history of … Continue reading →

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You Really are Normal!

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

I often reflect: What is 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 (or any crisis, really) to feel normal; they are not defective … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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Trust After Infidelity: Can You Do It?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Jan Stevens

The most common problem that people face once they find out that their spouse has cheated on them is deciding whether or not they are capable of forgiving their spouse and, if they do, if they are able to trust … Continue reading →

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Stop the Affair and Heal the Marriage: Seven Strategies that will Show You How (Pt. 2)

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Jan Stevens

This second part of this series will discuss the seven strategies we talked about in the first blog post that will help you stop the affair, and heal the marriage and your life. 1. First thing you need to do … Continue reading →

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Barriers in Saving the Marriage: How Holding on to the Past Hurts Your Present

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Jan Stevens

Does your past really affect your efforts in saving the marriage? How? Holding on to past hurts and problems is never a good idea. This is because no matter how noble your purpose is to leave everything in the past … Continue reading →

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Sexual Addiction in Extramarital Affairs: What are the Facts?

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jan Stevens

What do you need to know about sexual addiction and how it relates to extramarital affairs? Here are the facts. One of the seven different types of affairs – I can’t say no – is very closely associated with sexual … Continue reading →

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