Can You Keep a Secret?

Can You Keep a Secret?

by | Couples, Infidelity

John and Amy were having difficulty in their marriage. They were fighting a lot and had little sex or intimacy. They felt like they were drifting apart. Amy suggested that the two of them see a couples counselor. John begrudgingly agreed. In the first session, the...
Defining Infidelity: Secrecy

Defining Infidelity: Secrecy

by | Couples, Infidelity

Last week, I began to answer the question, “What is infidelity?” This week, we’re taking a deeper look at the first component of an affair: Secrecy. As Esther Perel says, “Secrecy is the number one organizing principle of an affair.” An affair resides in...