Many couples have the unfortunate circumstance of experiencing infidelity at some point in their relationship. The disclosure of an affair can have detrimental impacts on a relationship. Following such an incident, it is imperative to address the matter with composure and dedication to restoring confidence in your partner and the relationship itself.
This article will discuss what to do in the scenario in which an affair is discovered, with a focus on ending the relationship with the other person, being transparent, being emotionally strong, and getting help.
Table Of Contents
Terminate The Relationship With The Other Person
Provide As Much Transparency As Possible To Rebuild Trust
Don’t Make Any Rash Decisions When Emotions Are Still High
Seek Counseling To Help You Individually As Well As Your Relationship
The Bottom Line
Terminate The Relationship With The Other Person
Breaking off contact with the third party involved is the first and most important thing to do when an affair is revealed (Snyder et al., 2012). It’s an awkward but essential step that expresses a dedication to mend the strained bond. Based on statistical data, when the relationship with the third party is not terminated, around 57% of marriages involving adultery terminate in divorce (Marín et al., 2014).
Furthermore, carrying on with the affair would only make the hurt worse and make it more difficult to regain trust. To show that they are genuinely committed to the main relationship, the partner who wandered must be prepared to cut all connections. By assuring the betrayed spouse of your seriousness in resolving the matter, this step creates the groundwork for the eventual rebuilding of trust.
Terminating the relationship with the third party is an essential and symbolic act of closure, not just a pragmatic one. It makes room for the betrayed partner to start healing and allows the couple an opportunity to start restoring trust. A commitment to ceasing all interaction with the third party is necessary in order to mend the broken relationship.
Provide As Much Transparency As Possible To Rebuild Trust
Rebuilding trust after an affair requires transparency. The cheating spouse must be forthright and honest about their behavior, and motivations, and be truthful and open about their behavior, motivations, and any other relevant information. Relationship experts say that openness is the key to success for the majority of couples who successfully get past infidelity (Hertlein et al., 2017).