Tag: betrayal

Infidelity. Does every relationship break up because of infidelity? When it comes to relationships, it is alarming that every third partnership is affected by infidelity. The question is: What does this statistic really mean? And more importantly, why is it so important to support women in such situations so that they can overcome the emotional trauma caused by betrayal? An infidelity or an affair is typically perceived by women as a breach of trust, which often leads to the breakup of the relationship. It is painful to think about the fact that the partner has slept with another woman was. The search for an explanation for this breach of trust is often unsuccessful. The betrayed partner struggles with negative thoughts and often blames herself, even though the reasons for the infidelity may be far back and have nothing to do with the current situation. Sometimes infidelity happens spontaneously and without a direct reason. “If both parties are willing and certain conditions are met, a continuation of the relationship is possible,” says Carina Jatzwauk, who specializes in coaching and mentoring couples. How do you manage to maintain a relationship after an affair? This is a question that every couple has to deal with in their own way. It is a topic that is often hotly debated among friends and women with family ties. The widely held opinion is that the betrayed partner should not try to maintain the relationship. The breach of trust is too serious and the pain caused by the infidelity is too great. Nevertheless, some couples have chosen to continue their relationship after an adultery. The chances of success depend on the strength of the partnership before the incident and its duration. Short-term relationships are more prone to dissolution than those that last for several years or decades. Nevertheless, this cannot be generalized either. There are cases where long-term relationships fail due to infidelity and short partnerships persist. The question then arises: How can the relationship be maintained? Experts can identify and propose solutions Based on her own experience with infidelity in relationships, Carina Jatzwauk knows that an affair is not necessarily a one-way street from which a couple cannot return. If both partners are willing, an affair could even serve as a new beginning. While this may sound paradoxical to the betrayed partner, it is not uncommon for relationships to grow stronger after an affair. Of course, working through the affair is critical, and communication is key.… weiterlesen