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← All Articles If you're new to Beyond Affairs or unsure where to begin, these are some of our most important articles on healing, recovery, trust, betrayal trauma, and understanding infidelity.
  • Should You Confess an Affair? The Case for Telling the Truth

    One of the most common questions we hear from people who have had an affair is: “The affair…

  • Introduction to Affairs

    If you’ve recently discovered an affair, first of all, I am sorry. I am sorry you even need…

  • The 3 Stages of Talking About an Affair

    One of the biggest challenges couples face after infidelity is figuring out how to talk about the affair.…

  • How is Our Marriage Today? 26 Years After An Affair

    One of the most common questions readers of my book, “My Husband’s Affair Became the Best Thing That…

  • How Do You Forgive Yourself for Having an Affair?

    One of the most painful questions an unfaithful spouse can ask is: “How do I forgive myself for…

  • Affair Recovery Requires No Contact After An Affair – But How Do You Get There?

    Question Dear Anne, My husband had an affair with a coworker. He has chosen to stay with me…

  • How Could This Affair Happen to Us?

    One of the most common questions I hear from betrayed spouses is: “How could this affair happen to…

  • How Could My Spouse Do This to Me?

    One of the most painful questions betrayed spouses ask is: “How could my spouse do this to me?”…

  • Is There Hope for Your Marriage After Betrayal?

    One of the first questions people ask after discovering an affair is: “Is there any hope for my…

  • Do Marriage Problems Cause Affairs? The Truth About What Really Causes Infidelity

    Understanding the Difference Between Marital Problems and Affair Problems Reader Question: “I am noticing that I am entering…

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Anne Bercht

Anne Bercht

I've been where you are — and I know how alone it feels. You don't have to figure this out on your own. There is a way through, and I'd love to help you find it.

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Brian Bercht

Brian Bercht

I've sat across from hundreds of couples who thought their marriage was over. Many of them were wrong. If you're not sure where to turn, reach out — I'm happy to talk.

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