FAQ > About Couples/Marriage Counseling > Are there any postive signs a marriage can recover after an affair?
Yes.
1. If there is sincere remorse, abject apologies, and repetitive ongoing reassurances from the unfaithful partner.
2. If the betrayed partner is able to demonstrate emotional resilience and flexibility during the stages of the healing process.
3. If the unfaithful partner is willing to truly accept the responsibility for the damage his/her behavior caused.
4. If the unfaithful partner stops the affair sooner rather than later and stops all deceit.
5. If the betrayed partner is willing to practice techniques to "contain" and constructively express their distress (after the initial shock is over).
