Emotional processes following disclosure of an extramarital affair

Michael M. Olson; Candyce S. Russell; Mindi Higgins-Kessler; Richard B. Miller

doi:10.1111/j.1752-0606.2002.tb00367.x

Emotional processes following disclosure of an extramarital affair

Michael M. Olson, Candyce S. Russell, Mindi Higgins-Kessler, Richard B. Miller

Family Medicine

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Abstract

In-depth interviews with individuals who had experienced marital infidelity revealed a three-stage process following disclosure of an affair. The process starts with an "emotional roller coaster" and moves through a "moratorium" before efforts at trust building are recognized. Implications for the literature on forgiveness and the process of change in couples therapy are discussed as well as implications for future research and for practice.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	423-434
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Volume	28
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2002.tb00367.x
State	Published - Oct 2002

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Social Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Sociology and Political Science

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