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Solving the Problem

To begin solving the problem of infidelity in either a marriage or a relationship, you have to begin with “dealing with the shock.” This can be done by expressing your feelings and how you feel, whether that is by talking to your partner, a group, family, etc.

Second is, “Relational Trajectory” where you and your partner discuss how you both would like to deal with and assess the problem.

Third  is “Repairing a Relationship and Restoring Trust”. This step can go one of two ways. One: You both can agree you want to fix the relationship, or Two: You both can decide if you want to just give the relationship up. If you choose to continue, the next step is to build a foundation of trust to where you both are able to begin again and start fresh.

These steps to recovering from infidelity in any relationship, is a good way to try and stop infidelity. If cheating has occurred and these steps are taken, then hopefully it wont happen again and the relationship would remain stable. If an infidelity had occurred and in the third step they decide to not continue with the relationship, both people are able to go and fall in love with other people where they most likely won't feel the need to cheat on their partner.

Aftermath Stages

  • Stage 1: Moment of discovery 

  • Stage 2: Denial and Grief

  • Stage 3: Tring to move on

  • Stage 4: Breakthrough/Breakdown threshold

  • Stage 5: Surrender and Acceptance

  • Stage 6: Learning Success

 

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