After discovering her husband’s six-year affair, a reader from New Jersey seeks advice on moving forward in her marriage of 22 years. Despite efforts to work on their relationship and attending couples counseling, triggers from the past betrayal continue to affect her. She struggles with feelings of being “stupid” for staying, but also wants to make the marriage work. Trust takes time to rebuild, and avoiding the pain of the past will not lead to healing.
Annie Lane advises facing the trauma and betrayal head-on with the help of a counselor, as this is necessary to move forward and repair the broken trust. While it may be difficult to confront the past, it is a crucial step in the healing process. Lane’s second anthology, “How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?”, offers further insights and advice on marriage, infidelity, communication, and reconciliation.
For more advice from Annie Lane and other columns, readers are encouraged to visit Creators Publishing for information. Questions for Annie Lane can be submitted via email at dearannie@creators.com. Trust takes time to rebuild, but with dedication and open communication, it is possible to move past the pain of betrayal and work towards a stronger relationship.
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