Moving Past Infidelity

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Infidelity can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. Oftentimes it causes relationships to end, marriages to fall apart, and brings pain to everyone involved. If infidelity has been discovered in your marriage, don’t feel alone. Many couples experience infidelity, but there’s still hope. Infidelity is painful, but it does not have to mean the end of your marriage. 

The Curse of Infidelity

Infidelity is not the same for every couple. What may be acceptable for some may be intolerable for others. The level of tolerance varies among and between partners in a relationship. If you discover that your partner has been unfaithful, you may be in shock, wondering if it’s even true and if your partner is actually in love with the other person. Maybe you’re wondering if you should leave temporarily or permanently. If you stay, can trust be restored and can the relationship actually survive?

If you happen to be the one who has been unfaithful, the feelings of shame, guilt, frustration, hopelessness and helplessness can overwhelm you. You’re likely confused whether or not to stay and try to make the relationship work. How can you hurt your spouse whom you thought you loved so much? Do you feel all is lost? Are you about to give up?

Courage above Pain

Due to the sensitive nature of infidelity it can be difficult for you, or the two of you as a couple, to reach out to family and friends for support. This is an issue that many couples find extremely stressful and uncomfortable to discuss with a third party. But, if you respect your partner and want to work on your marriage, you may need to be willing to see beyond your pain and take steps to rebuild your relationship.

Few things compare to the pain wrought by infidelity. It takes strength to move forward and forgive. Yet without help, your chances of managing and recovering may be decreased. Marriage counseling can help you both to work through the pain of infidelity and rebuild trust. 

Help for Healing

Mending trust and intimacy damaged by infidelity can be difficult, however it is possible. It begins with your sincerity and willingness to give the relationship another chance. For that, there’s the need to process your feelings which can be accomplished either through couples or individual counseling.

Consider the expertise offered by Carolina Counseling Services – Fayetteville, NC to help you rebuild. CCS contracts with experienced marriage counselors who can help. Call today to schedule your first appointment!

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