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Esther Perel & The State of Affairs
I recently had the opportunity to attend a one-day conference in Toronto in which the incomparable Esther Perel presented. The topic was “THE STATE OF AFFAIRS: A NEW CLINICAL APPROACH TO INFIDELITY”. The day was provoking and filled with extraordinary insights about...
Is an Affair an Illusion or a Solution?
Only 3% of affairs become committed relationships and, of those, 75% fail. This means there is only a 0.75% chance that an affair will become a long-term relationship. Are those odds you would gamble with? An affair is often perceived by the participating partner as a...
The Problem with Social Media and Connection
With the emphasis that people are putting on social media we are losing the ability to communicate effectively. Staples of every day communication such as intimacy and empathy previously valued are eroding. People who lacked interactive skills were thought to be rare...
Single In The City: Season 2 Episode 5
I recently was a guest on the television show, Single In The City, where "Host Laura Bilotta and Patrick examine both sides of the coin when it comes infidelity: first how to prevent it and how to repair the relationship and move on when it happens. Then later in the...
Being Alone for The Holidays
For many, the significance of the Holiday Season is a combination of religious significance, gift-giving and reconnecting with friends and family. But after an affair, what once seemed easy is now more complicated. What is the right kind of gift to buy and what...
Tips for Celebrating During the Holiday Season
Another holiday season is here. Many of us will be celebrating either Christmas or Hanukkah. One holiday representing hope, while the other teaches us that miracles are possible. Many of us look forward to this time of year but after an affair, anticipating time...
Is Someone You Know Having an Affair? Read This Now!
If you, or someone you know is currently in the throes of an affair, READ THIS! What do people think? Do they really believe they can play a cat and mouse game and forever deceive their spouse? How does a person in the grip of an affair convince...
Family Matters TV: Infidelity (Ep 204)
With the advent of the internet and social networking websites, it has become easier than ever for people to reach out to each other, even to complete strangers. So it is not surprising that marital infidelity has reached epidemic proportions. Of course, when you find...