Surviving an Affair

by Willard F. Harley Jr., Jennifer Harley Chalmers

Overview

Infidelity is common, occurring in over half of all marriages. And it is one of life's most painful experiences for everyone involved--the betrayed spouse, the children, the extended family members, and even the lover and wayward spouse. With all that sadness, why do people have affairs? And once trust is broken, how can a couple reconcile?

In Surviving an Affair, Drs. Harley and Chalmers describe the most common types of affairs, the reasons they begin and end, the best way to end them, and the best way to restore a marriage after an affair. But most importantly, they help readers survive the ordeal by providing them with step-by-step guidance that minimizes suffering and offers hope for rebuilding a loving and trusting marital relationship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441242945
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	606,464
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Dr. Willard F. Harley, Jr. is a nationally acclaimed clinical psychologist, a marriage counselor, and the bestselling author of numerous books, including His Needs, Her Needs; Five Steps to Romantic Love; Love Busters; and Draw Close. Harley's most-loved book, His Needs, Her Needs, is also now available as a video curriculum for churches and small groups. His popular website, www.marriagebuilders.com, offers practical solutions to almost any marital problem.

Dr. Jennifer Harley Chalmers is a licensed psychologist and marriage counselor.

Table of Contents

1 You Can Survive This Affair
2 It Could Never Happen to Me!
3 How Do Affairs Begin?
4 How Do Affairs Usually End?
5 How Should Affairs End?
6 Preparing for Marital Recovery
7 Marital Recovery with the Rule of Protection
8 Marital Recovery with the Rule of Care
9 Marital Recovery with the Rule of Time
10 Marital Recovery with the Rule of Honesty
11 Completing Marital Recovery Part 1: Managing Resentment and Restoring Trust
12 Completing Marital Recovery Part 2: Renewing Marital Commitment
Appendices
A The Most Important Emotional Needs
B Emotional Needs Questionnaire
C Personal History Questionnaire
D Marital Recovery Agreement