Infidelity Therapy in Denver
Navigating Infidelity in Relationships
What Is Infidelity?
Infidelity is often perceived as a breach of trust that, for many relationships, goes beyond just physical affairs. It can encompass emotional connections, where a partner shares deep, intimate thoughts and feelings with someone outside the relationship, as well as online interactions, such as engaging in romantic or sexual conversations through social media or dating apps. These actions violate the agreed-upon boundaries of a relationship, which can vary significantly between couples. Infidelity can stem from many different things, including impulsivity, unmet needs, unresolved conflicts, or a desire for novelty, and requires both partners to evaluate their individual experiences, actions, and emotions.
The impact of infidelity is profound, often shaking the very foundation of a relationship. These feelings can extend to shock, anger, betrayal, and sadness, in addition to guilt, shame, self-doubt, and insecurity. This breach of trust can lead both partners to question the authenticity of their relationship and the future they envisioned together. Many relationships find themselves overwhelmed after the discovery of infidelity and can get stuck while trying to decide how to create understanding, repair rupture, and move forward. At Denver Couples & Sex Therapy, our therapists are skilled at helping individuals navigate this space and can provide the compassion, understanding, and tools to help you heal.
What You Might Be Experiencing
Inadequacy & Self-Doubt
Infidelity often elicits feelings of not mattering, not being enough, and not being chosen. These feelings can create self-doubt and insecurity.
Guilt or Shame
The underlying reasons for infidelity are commonly complex, and self-blame can leave partners feeling at fault, unworthy, broken, and ashamed.
Fear & Anxiety
Betrayal can bring everything in a relationship into question, leaving partners unknowing of how to respond, what is to come, and how to move forward.
Our Approach to Infidelity Therapy
Attachment Theory
Betrayal threatens the experience of secure attachment in relationships. We help relationships process the ruptures caused by infidelity and experience repair.Bereavement Therapy
Moving through betrayal requires the process of grieving what was and what now is. We work with individuals to move through the complex emotions this brings.The Developmental Model
Working through infidelity requires each individual to evaluate their own emotions, struggles, and actions, as well as understand those of their partner.Why Choose Denver Couples & Sex Therapy?
Ready to Begin Your Journey? Contact Us Today!
If your relationship has been impacted by infidelity, you don’t have to go through this alone. Contact us at Denver Couples & Sex Therapy to begin your journey toward healing.