The partner who has cheated:
- Must have believable & genuine remorse
- Must have acquired new behaviors based on “why they cheated.”
- Must compensate their partner—what’s important to their partner becomes important to them
- Must build a new relationship with their partner that includes honesty, transparency, and cherishing
- Must be able to attune to their partner’s negative emotions—awareness, turning towards, tolerance, understanding, non-defensive responses, empathy
If you and your partner are struggling with the difficult task of mending your relationship after one of you has been unfaithful, I can help you work through these steps.
You can reach me at 512-795-0402. Located at 4131 Spicewood Springs, Austin, Texas 78759
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I thought this post can be helpful to people in relationships who have previously had a cheating spouse, especially #5. The hurt is still there and an understanding of what is needed to heal seems to be helping my husband and I. (We each had an unfaithful former spouse.)
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