Have you been cheated on? Whether it was a one-off or sustained, uncovered or confessed, close to home or far from it – whatever the circumstances – a relationship betrayal can alter everything.
‘Infidelity ruptures the bedrock foundation of any committed relationship, but after that initial tidal wave of emotions – grief, anger, disbelief and humiliation, all the things it’s natural to be feeling – how then to move forward can feel very confusing and overwhelming,’ says mental health expert and counsellor Rychel Johnson (rycheljohnson.com). ‘Often, in those first visceral moments, the temptation is to sever ties definitively, but with space to process and breathe, you might feel that the relationship is worth saving and that this seismic fracture can be reforged.’
But where do you even start? Our experts have some suggestions…
WHAT TO SAY
There will be a lot of questions to ask, and maybe answer. NLP practitioner) suggests keeping these ones in mind.
