When one partner
discovers that the other has been
unfaithful, the feelings of shock and
betrayal are often all consuming.
Many people experience physical
symptoms at this time - sleep
disturbance, appetite changes,
inability to focus or make decisions,
tight chest, heart palpitations, are
just a few.
The next
step
forward
A can reassure a
person about the trauma reaction
being experienced and encourage each
partner not to make a hasty decision.
If a recommitment to the relationship
is made, strategies for rebuilding
trust and techniques of how to cope
with the ongoing anxiety and
suspicion are
given.