Tag: cheating

Readers email me frequently, asking for advice on what to do in coping with a cheating husband (or wife). Some of them want to try to work it out, while others are vehemently headed for divorce  court. But a lot of spouses are unsure, and their inde...

From a reader: Last year, my husband cheated. We have been together for 8 years. It was a one time thing with someone he met in a bar and he has moved mountains to make it up to me. I think I still want a divorce, though. I just don't know. Should I ...

Why do people cheat? Here are a few possible reasons before I get to a significant reason:   1. A person gets drunk and makes a bad decision. 2. A spouse isn’t interested in sex and the person feels rejected over and over again. 3. A per...

Any kind of cheating is awful. Feeling betrayed is painful, heart wrenching and terribly disappointing. But I personally think it might be harder for a couple to come back from having an emotional affair. Here is one reader’s story: My husband a...

It's hard enough when you find out your husband cheated. But what if you found out your husband cheated with your best friend? I can't even imagine, and actually, it happens so much more often than people think. I sat down with therapist, Debra Alper...