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2019-07-16T11:57:27-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

My Husband Cheated. He Doesn’t Admit Anything Unless He’s Caught. What Do I Do?

Last updated on: July 16, 2019 at 11:57 am By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

This is part of an ongoing Q&A series on “Counseling For Infidelity.” If your marriage has been rocked by an affair, if your spouse cheated, please attend our free webinar for Patheos readers, provided by Your Family Expert. Q: My husband cheated. He only admitted to an affair after I found out the truth. He never came clean with me. He shows with his actions that he is sorry, but he doesn’t ever want to talk about the past. I’m... Read more

2019-07-16T11:56:55-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

After My Spouse’s Infidelity, How Do I Get Her to Apologize and Repent?

Last updated on: July 16, 2019 at 11:56 am By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

This is part of an ongoing Q&A series on “Counseling For Infidelity.” If your marriage has been rocked by an affair, please attend our free webinar for Patheos readers, provided by Your Family Expert. Q: My wife had an affair. This was just over 18 months ago and, while we are doing better, I still harbor feelings of doubts. I have questions. Why she would have chosen that? Will she do it again? Additionally, I’m still bitter over her reaction... Read more

2019-08-02T10:24:36-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

You Were Betrayed. Should You End the Relationship?

Last updated on: August 2, 2019 at 10:24 am By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

If your marriage has been rocked by an affair and you’re considering infidelity marriage counseling, we invite you to the free webinar for Patheos readers provided by Your Family Expert. Your world’s been upended. Most likely, you believed (or at least hoped) that your spouse was reserving the romantic and sexual sides of themselves for you and your marriage, only to discover that that’s not true. He or she wasn’t true to you and didn’t “cleave unto” you (Genesis 2:24).... Read more

2019-07-09T09:04:24-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Your Partner Had an Affair. Should You Fight for the Relationship?

Last updated on: July 9, 2019 at 9:04 am By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

This is the first of a four-part series from licensed marriage and family counselor (and infidelity therapist) Jonathan Decker. If your marriage has been rocked by an affair and you’re considering infidelity marriage counseling, please sign up for the “Healing from Infidelity” online course free for Patheos readers from Your Family Expert. There may be nothing so devastating to a relationship as infidelity. The eradicated trust, the deep wounds of betrayal, and the feelings of shame create a perfect storm,... Read more

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