How to Overcome Long Term Infidelity Effects

Long Term Infidelity Effects

A long time ago, he made a mistake that hurt you deeply. Your relationship was rocked by infidelity, but you put in the work to talk things through, forgive him, and move on. So then why is it that, after all this time, you’re still not the same? Could it be that his infidelity cut […]

The Art of a Good Marriage: A relationship coach’s insight

The Art of a Good Marriage

During my time as a love and relationship expert here at Happily Committed, I’ve seen every kind of relationship you can imagine. Everyone who comes to me wants to know how to make things work between them and their partner, but the thing is, there isn’t a universal answer! What clicks in one relationship may […]

Seeking Attention Outside of Marriage: Is it okay?

Seeking Attention Outside of Marriage

It’s okay to admit it: even if we’re in a relationship, we all enjoy it when we notice a stranger’s glance from across the bar, receive unexpected compliments, or find ourselves being flirted with! It’s perfectly healthy and normal to feel flattered when others are interested in you. Knowing that you’ve charmed someone with your […]

What Causes Insecurity in Marriage? 

what causes insecurity in a marriage

If you’re suffering from jealousy, low self-esteem, and constant anxiety about your marriage, you probably already know that the root of all of those awful emotions is the same: insecurity. Plenty of people suffer from insecurity in their marriages, and the many unpleasant ways that it manifests itself can end up derailing a perfectly good […]

How to Stop Being Controlling and Jealous 

How to Stop Being Controlling and Jealous

Feeling jealous is nothing to be ashamed of. After all, it’s a normal part of life! Each and every one of us will experience jealousy from time to time, and the forms it can take are seemingly unlimited. Whether it’s the strange discomfort you feel at the sight of your partner’s ex, an irrational worry […]

Psychological Facts About Cheating 

Psychological Facts About Cheating 

Far too often, I’ve been faced with clients who have been absolutely blindsided by cheating in their relationships. What they thought was a happy, carefree romance was suddenly destroyed by infidelity, and to make things even worse, the guilty party doesn’t seem to know why it happened. Why cheat when you have everything? Why hurt […]

Signs of a Midlife Crisis in a Man 

Signs of a Midlife Crisis in a Man 

Maybe you thought it was just a silly trope: the balding, middle aged man suddenly spending a ton of money on sports cars, chasing women who are far younger than him, overly confident on the outside and wracked by insecurity on the inside. It always seemed like a ridiculous stereotype, so the whole idea of […]

I’m Feeling Neglected By My Boyfriend: What Can I Do? 

During my time as a love and relationship coach here at Happily Committed, I’ve had plenty of women reach out to me with a very similar story. See if this feels familiar: You’re in a relationship, and in the beginning, it was perfect. Your boyfriend showered you with love and affection, and it felt like […]

Rethinking Infidelity: Is this the End?  

rethinking infidelity

Whenever we hear about infidelity, more often than not it’s presented as an immediate end-all event for a relationship, after which the only course of action is to break up and move on. It’s no wonder why people have this idea: when your partner is unfaithful, it’s a massive betrayal of trust and an affront […]

Post Infidelity Stress Disorder

Post Infidelity Stress Disorder

Do you feel like the pain of infidelity never goes away? Long after the affair, you’re still hurting just as much as you did right after you found out. Your daily life is plagued by unwanted mental images of your partner with someone else. Anxiety attacks appear from seemingly nowhere, and you’re unwilling to risk […]