It began as a typical Saturday night, out with my closest women friends. But on that particular evening, as we sat, laughing and talking in a popular New York restaurant, acquaintances were seated nearby celebrating their friend Alex's* birthday.

They invited us to join their table for a toast, which turned into several. When the house music came on and everyone headed for the bar, Alex—handsome and playful—took my hand and led me to the dance floor.

In the time it took for his fingers to encircle mine, what had been a quiet attraction became an all-consuming need. I heard the warning … Read More

Cheating can unleash devastating consequences on a couple and is oft-cited as the ultimate deal breaker, beating out both emotional unavailability and physical abuse. Yet over half of married couples decide to weather the damage together rather than split up. Unfortunately, the healing process doesn't happen overnight, and even the most committed couples can get waylaid by hurt feelings, paralyzing guilt, and resentment. YourTango spoke with Dr. Janis A. Spring, clinical psychologist and author of After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful and How Can … Read More