The rocky road back to re-commitment and trust after an affair is akin to climbing a mountain. Reaching the summit looks like an impossible ascent as you begin the long, painful journey one step at a time. Emotionally, you are in unfamiliar terrain feeling more vulnerable than ever before. It’s estimated that only 35% of [...]

When Gary was introduced to his new co-worker Katy, he had no inkling that their business relationship would lead to an affair. He had been “happily” married for 18 years, though he and his wife had emotionally and sexually drifted apart to some degree – not much different than their friends. Katy’s consistent admiration of [...]

Michael: I don’t understand. You used to be content staying home, caring for the family and our home, but since the kids left for college, you’ve changed. Between the hours devoted to your new business and girls’ night out, I hardly see you anymore. I don’t know if I can handle this for the next [...]

The degree to which you and your partner take on and resolve conflict is the degree to which the commitment to the Relationship is strong. When couples begin counseling and proudly state they haven’t had an argument in years, we get concerned – either one or both are avoiding conflict or someone is not speaking [...]

Andrea: Every time we try to communicate about his affair, I feel so angry that the conversation escalates into a fight and we get nowhere. Randy: When she starts yelling at me, I feel so bad about how I’ve hurt her, I get defensive and start to attack back. But I’m really not angry at [...]

Job Description: Seeking mature individual. Responsible for health and well being of self and others; dedicated to hard work; devoted and loyal for life, despite future offers; team player; ability to identify, analyze and face obstacles to team welfare; knows how to manage and resolve conflict; willingness, at times, to sacrifice own needs for team; [...]