This article is part of a three-part series to help couples overcome infidelity and experience affair recovery. In this article: The Road to Affair Recovery Stronger Than Ever Build Greater Trust Build Better Communication Build a Stronger Resolve Build a Deeper Romance Build a Sturdier Foundation Affair Recovery | Turning Marriage Around After an … [Read more...]
Adultery Doesn’t Just Happen; 10 Honest (and Some Ugly) Reasons Why Your Spouse Cheated
Why do people cheat? Chances are when you and your partner entered into your marriage, neither of you intended to break your covenants. So why then does infidelity happen? In this article: How Many Couples Go Through Affairs? Unhappiness Experience and Environment Genetics Sexually Unsatisfied Emotionally Unsatisfied Lost Connection Life Crisis … [Read more...]
My Fiancé Impregnated Another Woman: Should I Invest More Time in Him?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I came across your email through a blog and I am seeking advice. About three weeks ago, I found out that my fiancé of 10 months (dated for 12) cheated on me and got another woman pregnant. This has been the roughest 3 weeks of my life. He told me the news after she reached out and told him and they supposedly did a paternity test. I don’t even know what to … [Read more...]
Should I Disown My Sister For Cheating With My Husband?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, My marriage has been torn apart because of the actions of two people that I love to the moon and back. My husband of 6 years slept with my younger sister. My younger sister came to stay with us after she graduated college. We allowed her to stay with us until she got on her feet. My husband is 42 years old and my sister is 22 years old. You might be … [Read more...]
Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity That Results in Childbirth?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I was reading one of your articles online at Black and Married With Kids. I have a question and/or need some direction on where to go for help in restoring my two year old marriage. My husband told me of the affair two days post our annual anniversary trip with two other couples/friends. The news came to him by way of another couple that we know. A … [Read more...]
My Wife Cheated. Will Being Realistic About It Save or End My Marriage?
Dear Dr. Buckingham My wife and I have been married for seven years and together for 13. I found out last a few months ago that she has had multiple sex partners since we have been married and before. In all my previous relationships I was the one cheating. In this one I have not, although she has complained about me watching porn. Our families are blended. This is my … [Read more...]
Help! Should I Remain Married Although My Husband Says He Doesn’t Love Me Anymore?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I have been married 33 years. My husband says he no longer loves me and is very adamant about it. He has cheated in the relationship a number of times. I'm a Christian and have asked him about counseling and he refuses. I am at my wits end. I am considering divorce. Should I Remain Married Although My Husband Rejects Me? Do you have any advice for lonely … [Read more...]