The good news is, depending upon what caused one partner to wander and how determined a couple is to remain together, infidelity need not result in divorce. “People who’ve been betrayed need to know that there’s no shame in staying in the marriage — they’re not doormats, they’re warriors,” Ms. Weiner-Davis said in an interview. He’s a wonderful father, a stimulating partner, and while our marriage isn’t perfect — whose is? One partner may spend endless hours and days on work, household chores, outside activities or even social media, to the neglect of their spouse’s emotional and sexual needs. She suggested that in selecting a therapist, couples ask if the therapist has any training and experience in treating infidelity and how successful the therapist has been in helping marriages heal.

Source: New York Times January 22, 2018 10:52 UTC