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Although it takes two people to have an affair, it only takes one person to destroy the trust in a relationship. Betrayal trauma is complicated to heal from, and many couples don’t survive after one is discovered to have been having an affair. The straying partner has a lot of work to do to heal the damage they have caused to the relationship and their partner. Sometimes the wounds hit so deep that a relationship cannot heal. However, it remains the obligation of the straying partner to initiate and facilitate growth and healing after having an affair. Healing After Having an Affair Every affair happens under unique circumstances, but a few things remain true in every case of infidelity. Firstly, it is entirely the responsibility of the straying partner to come clean and make amends for their actions. Secondly, the wronged partner is in a position where they must process all the information they have been provided and, in their own time, conclude what they want from the future of the relationship. They might decide that they can only heal from the betrayal alone and choose to end things, or they might be willing to put in the work and begin moving with their partner toward healing in the relationship. There is no simple template to follow for a couple healing after infidelity. Even if there was, healing from betrayal is a complex journey for anyone to take. For the wronged partner, there will be days when you can’t look past what happened, and it feels as if you could never forgive them. There will be other days when you’re mad at yourself for still loving them. For the straying partner, you will likely cycle through a range of intense emotions, from self-hatred, regret, anger, and defensiveness, all as [...]