Coping with Infidelity: Healing from Betrayal and Having Honest Conversations with Your Partner.
One of the expectations that you can set is being transparent with one another. The betrayed partner may feel the need to know where their partner is at all times or may want access to their phone or social media accounts.
Sarah set her boundaries and made it clear that she wouldn’t tolerate any more lies or sneaking around. Fortunately, John did his part as well and became transparent about his whereabouts and showed Sarah that he was committed to her.
It’s also important to remember that forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the behavior. By continuing to communicate openly and honestly, you can work towards rebuilding your foundation.
The alternative is to end up in loveless relationships or endless dating frustration that only leaves us cold and empty. The alternative is to be sunk in stagnant codependency and completely unable to resolve things like cheating…
Verbalize Your Needs: Expressing Reassurance and Security in Your Relationship.
As you work to rebuild trust and set boundaries after infidelity, there are a few key changes that you should see in the relationship. Think of it as a checklist!
For some reason, nowadays, society has a say in who you are as a person and how you should be loved and treated, and because of it, people strive to attain perfection – which can never be possible!
Not only is it an act of self-love, but prioritizing your own needs and feelings is also essential in any healthy relationship. With time and effort, you and your partner can move forward and create a brighter future together.
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