Affairs and Infidelity
Making Sense of Infidelity
Affairs and infidelity are poorly understood forms of betrayal. Information provided in magazines, blog posts, in books and by experts is often confusing and convoluted at best. With years of experience as a relationship and couple counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy helps listeners ‘make sense’ of a topic that often puzzles →
Infidelity Explained: A Conversation (audio)
Relationship and couples counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy was interviewed on the nature of affairs by Shane Birkel, LMFT the gracious host of The Couple Therapist Couch. Listen here. →
The Macro-Impact of Micro-Cheating
Micro-Cheating has garnered Macro-Attention. It’s a peculiar tension inducing oxymoron stirring as much uncertainty as these more familiar ones. Open secret Act naturally Jumbo shrimp It’s difficult to know which half of the term has it right. Is it the first half that suggests that Micro-Cheating is just a small, insignificant and harmless matter? Or, would it →
Affair Recovery and “No Contact”
Bill and Jayla have just entered marriage therapy after Jayla discovered Bill’s affair with Sarah. During their first session, the therapist tells them that part of affair recovery requires that Bill immediately enact a strict “no contact” with his affair-partner, Sarah. The counselor explains that marriage is for two people – not three – and that marital repair →
Fit For Fidelity with Dr. Sue Johnson
“Science has recently cracked the code on love.” – Dr. Sue Johnson →
Infidelity as Trauma
Trust and safety are essential elements in a romantic relationship. Infidelity takes direct aim at both placing the couple into crisis as the future of the relationship comes into question. As featured in the LoveBONDS podcast, Infidelity as Trauma. DURATION: Five minutes →
What Constitutes Infidelity?
Which behaviors constitute infidelity? Is kissing someone other than your partner infidelity? Is excessive texting or emotional sharing with another infidelity? Is there an identifiable line that shouldn’t be crossed? If so, what is it? Well, in fact, what constitutes infidelity is not about any particular behavior. As featured in LoveBonds podcast, What Constitutes Infidelity? DURATION: Five →
AUDIO: Affair Recovery and “No Contact”
Affair recovery requires that the relationship between the partner who strayed and the affair-partner must conclude completely, but →
