Affairs

Some thoughts by Magdalena Liem

Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences in life, not just for the betrayed spouse and their children, but also the extended family members, friends, and even the wayward spouse and the lover.

How can an affair happen?

In some cases, affairs happen unintentionally, “it just happened”. Affairs often start from a friendship, and not necessarily sexually, and are seen as an enlightenment to the unfaithful spouse and thus develop into an affair. The unfaithful spouse does not know what is missing in their marriage/relationship, until the affair reveals it to them. Normally, unfulfilled emotional needs are the major issue in the marriage/relationship. In some other cases, the unfaithful spouse may feel unhappy, depressed, or unfulfilled, where the affair changes that. Sometimes the unfaithful spouse trusted themselves too much to be faithful to their betrayed spouse, therefore becoming more open to a new friendship, which lead to an affair.

How can a marriage/relationship survive after an affair?

Some people doubt that a marriage/relationship can survive after an affair. Counselling proves that it is possible for a marriage/relationship to survive after an affair, providing the wayward spouse is prepared to end their affairs, and together with their betrayed spouse, receive appropriate Professional Couple Counselling.

What can Professional Couple Counselling offer?

Professional Couple Counselling can help you:

• To understand how the affair happened
• To end the affair
• To prepare for Marital Recovery
• To manage hurt and resentment caused by the affair
• To restore trust in the relationship
• To renew the Marital Commitment

Seeking professional help does not have to wait until you end the affair. In fact, while you are still in the affair relationship, counselling can help you to find a way to deal with the struggles, confusion, hurts and losses that you experience.

Ring Bridges Counselling for help with finding hope and healing through and after an affair.

Enquiries: 0415 752 544

Email: dbridges2@gmail.com

You will be recommended a choice of counsellors qualified and experienced for your situation.

Bridges Counselling is a team of professional counsellors and psychologists in Parramatta, Sydney, specialising in individual, marriage, relationship & family counselling.