A component of Affair #6: "I Need to Prove My Desirability" is often a history of sexual abuse at the worst and/or sexual confusion at the best. Infidelity of this nature often serves the unspoken and mostly unconscious desire to "check out" one's … [Continue reading]
Surviving Infidelity: Death without Dying Part 4
June 1, 2008 by 1 Comment
More reflections from a friend of mine who came home after a long trip, greeted by his wife at the door who without feeling said, "I've met someone else. I'm leaving." Space. It's not mine to give her and she's taking it, having it. I cannot … [Continue reading]
Marital Infidelity: Death Without Dying Part 3
May 25, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This is Part 3 of a series. A good friend, after a long speaking engagement, was greeted by his wife at the door with, "I'm leaving. I've found someone else." Yes, it was almost like that - exactly. No explanation, other than I found … [Continue reading]