Among the questions a therapist hears frequently are “Will I ever get over his affair?” and “How can I ever trust her again?” There is no answer, of course. Some people not only get over a breach of ...

Temptation mixed with opportunity is a recipe for cheating, especially during difficult or lonely times in a marriage (Hackathorn, J., and Ashdown, B. K., 2022), including the aftermath of an affair.

Women’s reactions to an unfaithful partner may depend on a mixture of personality traits, attachment styles, and past relationship experiences. Research investigating these personal characteristics ...