Signs Of Infidelity

Category: Mental Health

According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), infidelity accounts for about 50 percent of marriage counseling. The AAMFT also reports that 15 percent of wives and 25 percent of husbands have had extramarital affairs with intercourse. The statistics increase by 20 percent when emotional affairs or sex without intercourse are included. Although infidelity can be devastating, marriages can become stronger after couples therapy.

Recognizing the warning signs of infidelity can help prevent extramarital affairs. Experts identify the following red flags of infidelity:

1. Your partner tells you the marriage has problems-

2. Your partner changes their appearance-

3. Your partner is hypercritical-

4. Your partner is giving you lavish gifts out of guilt-

5. Your partner's colleagues give you the cold shoulder-

6. Your partner is secretive-

7. Your partner has a history of infidelity-

Once you recognize your partner's warning sign(s), you'll need to take action to save your marriage from infidelity. Experts suggest that you directly address your partner's behavior. If you're unable to open up a dialogue, suggest couples therapy. Addressing the potential problem early will help save the relationship. However, infidelity and marital problems don't necessarily mean a marriage is over. With treatment, healing, forgiveness, and recovery, the marriage can become stronger with developed trust, commitment and empathy.


REFERENCES:
1. Glass SP. AAMFT Consumer Update: Infidelity. AAMFT.org:
http://www.aamft.org/families/consumer_updates/infidelity.asp

Posted by Elaine Gavalas on July 4, 2014 11:00 AM