Infidelity shakes the very core of trust in a relationship, creating a ripple effect of uncertainty and heartbreak. An affair can range from an emotional connection to a physical relationship.
An emotional affair begins when a deep emotional bond with someone outside of your relationship develops, making them your most trusted confidant and soul mate. You begin sharing intimate details of your life with them and suddenly realize that you are falling in love. It is usually only a matter of time before it turns sexual. A sexual affair is when there’s sexual contact. Sometimes sexual affairs are just sexual, with no emotional connection. Emotional affairs can be harder to overcome than one night stands due to the emotional attachment involved. Emotional affairs create a strong bond that is difficult to sever, while one night stands involve minimal attachment, making it simpler to move forward.
All forms of are traumatic to the marriage. The partner who has been betrayed often experiences symptoms similar to PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, due to the overwhelming pain and loss of control. Symptoms can include intrusive thoughts, irritability, panic attacks, flashbacks, feelings of numbness, etc.
If and affair has rocked your marriage, we have trained therapist who can help you navigate through the process of healing.