Surviving An Affair - The Options

When the dreaded spectre of adultery creeps into your relationship, both spouses are faced with a decision. One that will be agonizing for both. But, frequently for differing reasons.

For the injured party of the infidelity, the choice will be -"should I end the relationship because of this?..Or is this just a 'momentary detour'?"

The adulterous partner may well be considering the same possibilities. And, in addition, chances are they will also be considering if they have a possibility of being asked back to carry on the relationship.

Certainly, there is no one solution as to how you can survive after an affair. But any answer, or more accurately, any attempt at one, must be anchored in humility and mutual consideration.

It's wise to note getting past unfaithfulness to reclaim the emotional connection and re-confirm trust, won't be a bed of roses.

The most significant component being committment. If both parties are committed to fixing the ruptured connection, success, in in the great majority of cases, will simply be a question of "when" not "if."

The other, equally influential issue in healing from an affair, involves a "duality" that, when first considered, seems opposed. But is, in reality, complimentary.

That duality is the ability to leave the infidelity in the past, but talk about the reasons for it, in the present.

Without knowning the reason your loved one was unfaithful, it will be much more complicated, to arrive at the healing level
you both desire.

So don't become a "judge and jury".

Don't rest the fault squarely on your signifcant other's shoulders. Don't be coming from an attitude of virtuous rage or indignation.

Now is the moment to be open and accommodating.

Draw your partner out.Ask them to explain what happened. And the reason(s) for it.

Be open to the possibility that something you may have said or done, may have caused them to feel abandoned and/or shunned. And that this may have been the reason they searched for that re-assurance elsewhere.

Having this exchange, sharing honestly,and internalizing each other's responses is an elemental step in surviving after the affair and re-establishing the lost confidence.

It's also obligatory that your significant other ends all communication with the other person.

And "all" includes emails,letters and instant messages. A "clean start" to your relationship absolutely requires a "clean break."

And last but not least, don't leave success to chance by "trying to be a hero" There's no reason to, when you can get free online guidance on how you can survive after an affair.