What is Infidelity?
Infidelity can feel like an earthquake in a relationship, shaking trust, security, and self-worth. Whether you’ve been betrayed, are grappling with guilt, or both partners are struggling to rebuild, it’s an emotional storm that can bring up anger, grief, confusion, and even self-doubt. The pain is real, but so is the possibility of healing.
How and Where Does It Show Up?
Infidelity doesn’t just exist in dramatic movie scenes—it can creep into relationships in unexpected ways. Emotional affairs, secret texting, financial betrayals, or even lingering thoughts about someone else can all create distance and pain. The impact isn’t just on the couple; it can show up in anxiety, self-esteem struggles, trust issues, or difficulty forming new relationships.
What Are Our Approaches? How Can Therapy Help?
We know there’s no one-size-fits-all for healing after infidelity. That’s why Talking Distance’s approach is systemic, looking at relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and personal histories rather than placing blame. Therapy is tailored to your needs, values, and cultural context, making space for emotions while guiding you toward clarity—whether that’s rebuilding trust or finding a different path forward.
FAQs: About Infidelity & Therapy
Yes, but it takes work. Healing trust is like rehabbing a house—you have to reinforce the foundation, not just repaint the walls.
Absolutely. Understanding what led to the infidelity can help you grow, repair relationships, and prevent future patterns.
That’s okay. Therapy isn’t about forcing decisions; it’s about exploring what’s best for both of you with clarity and compassion.
Nope! While we acknowledge the hurt, therapy also focuses on moving forward, improving communication, and finding solutions.
Yes! Individual therapy can help you process emotions, rebuild confidence, and gain insight—even if your partner isn’t ready to join.