Friend or Foe? How Loved Ones Can Hold Us Back During Divorce

Submitted by: Tara Eisenhard I was lucky to have the support of my friends and family when I went through my divorce.  While I’m grateful, I also recognize how those closest to us can hold us back and prevent healthy closure. Upon hearing the news of my cheating husband and pending separation, a co-worker advised, “You’ll [...]

Eight Signs He Is Cheating

Adultery is a tricky situation, it is hard to be sure if a husband is cheating but it pays to protect yourself. We live in the age of technology, cell phones; the internet…temptation is everywhere, lovers are easily accessible and we can all be tempted…husbands and wives. If you suspect he is being unfaithful be [...]

Ever Wonder Why Some Men Cheat?

Submitted by: Cathy If you’ve ever been the victim of infidelity the one thing you’ve wondered is “why” did he cheat? You will ask yourself that question dozens of times and may even think learning why the affair happened will keep it from happening again or relieve the pain you feel. The truth is, knowing [...]

What has to happen for any marriage to survive infidelity? Case Study: Elizabeth/John Edwards

Article courtesy of Suzy Brown In he book, Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life’s Adversities, Elizabeth Edwards writes about her reaction to husband John Edward’s affair. According to Edwards she “cried, screamed and went to the bathroom, and threw up”. “I spent months learning to live with a single incidence of [...]

Tiger Woods “R” Us

Submitted by: Erica Manfred I’ve been wondering why the Tiger Woods thing is such a big deal in the media. Why do people care about Tiger’s infidelities? After all, it seems to me that infidelity is treated as no big deal in this country. Men cheat every day, get caught, get divorced, leave their kids, [...]

The Wheel of Karma or What Goes Around Comes Around

Submitted By: Erica Manfred  I have not only been the betrayed wife but the other woman.  I know how it feels to be in both positions.  No matter what they say, being the other woman was a hell of a lot easier.  Or maybe I was just younger then.   In college my boyfriend was married [...]

Cheating Husband: Would You Tell Your Children About Your Husband’s Affair?

Submitted by: Erica Manfred I spoke at a divorce support group last night and heard some interesting stories about adult children of divorce.   One woman’s ex told her 19-year-old son that he was about to divorce her before he told her. Actually he asked his son whether he thought it was a good idea.  I [...]

Lipstick on his Collar, Hatred in his Heart: He Cheated So Why is he so Angry?

Submitted by: Erica Manfred Have you been wondering why the man who cheated on you is also so furious with you?  Where does he get off blaming you when he was the one who cheated?   When my ex told me he was leaving I kept asking him why he was so angry with me, what [...]