How to Recover from Infidelity
Posted: January 5, 2021
In my time as a marriage counselor, there is probably one statement I have heard more than any other, and that is, “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.” This statement is often said by my clients who have recently learned their spouse has had an affair. The second most common phrase I hear is, “I just don’t think I can ever trust them again.”
The initial shock of infidelity cuts deep. Knowing your partner has broken your trust in such a profound way can completely turn your world upside down.
Whether or not a couple can recover from infidelity depends on the two individuals and the bond they have already built. It also depends on the exact circumstances of the affair. Was it a drunken one-night stand on a business trip or an affair that lasted for years? Were love and intimacy involved, or was it merely a physical occurrence?
What I can tell you is that for those couples who want to try and stay together, it will take work on both of their parts. But healing can happen.
Hi there! My name is Natalie McGlashan, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, born and raised in beautiful South Florida. I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Masters Degree in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy. After graduating, I obtained my License in Mental Health Counseling. I have worked in the school system as well as treatment centers.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults. Addiction, Relationship woes, Lack of confidence, Depression, Anxiety and other co-occurring disorders are a few of the topics that I am skilled in exploring.
For more information about Natalie, visit: https://caringtherapistsofbroward.com/staff/natalie-mcglashan/
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