How Infidelity Shatters a Couple’s Shared Identity | Richard Nicastro, PhD
An affair shatters the core of a couple’s union—their shared identity. Healing after infidelity requires both grieving and rebuilding this foundation.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
An affair shatters the core of a couple’s union—their shared identity. Healing after infidelity requires both grieving and rebuilding this foundation.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
There are many reasons why men cheat on their wife/partner. This is the first article in a series that examines this complex issue of what motivates men.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
A moral injury occurs when we act in ways that violate our own core values. Both the betrayed and unfaithful spouse/partner can suffer from a moral injury.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Surviving infidelity requires both individual as well as relationship growth. The unfaithful partner must understand a journey of self-understanding for healing| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Surviving infidelity is possible but it takes effort, patience and information to help you plan for what’s ahead. We explore the main issues couples face.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Obsessive thoughts and questioning is common after infidelity. Often the answers to questions do not help. The betrayed needs a loving witness to her pain.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
The experience of a betrayal trauma is significantly distressing and the trauma causes numerous losses that must be addressed in the betrayal trauma recovery.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
The betrayal trauma caused by infidelity can be overwhelming. Understanding the emotional and relational impact helps to facilitate the affair recovery process.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Anxiety and insecurity are central struggles for the betrayed after an affair. Understanding the role of infidelity’s impact on anxiety is essential to recovery| Richard Nicastro, PhD
There are many myths and falsehoods about infidelity and cheating that can negatively impact the affair recovery process.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Central to recovering from betrayal trauma is understanding the role of anger in the post-affair recovery process. This helps couples manage anger effectively.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
