I talk to people about relationships for a living. At least for the last 15 years I have. So I decided to write a little bit about the greatest pain a relationship can face: an Affair. An affair feels like a broken heart, a slap in the face, a rug pulled from underneath you, the biggest uncertainty you’ve ever felt; … Read More
Marriage and Individual Teletherapy in MD and PA – Mara Katz, MSW, LCSW-C
Last 6 months many of us have been stuck together 24hours a day, having to assume multiple new roles (working from home while caring for children and preparing all meals and now providing education for our children). Life is still completely upside down, routines are hard to form, privacy and time alone is compromised, and our list of priorities is … Read More
Can I accept difficult feelings in a relationship?
On Radical Acceptance – What is it? And why does it matter in relationships? “Unacceptable.” How many times do you think or hear yourself saying that something is “unacceptable?” We all have expectations about our own and others’ behaviors and we all find ourselves in situations where we feel that these expectations have been unmet. Sometimes we end up in … Read More
Why can’t I forgive the affair?
By Mara Katz LCSW-C Trauma is characterized by events that overwhelm “normal” or relied upon coping strategies and is worsened by a sense of isolation. No one is prepared to learn that their intimate partner has been unfaithful and, in spite of fantasies about how we would respond in such a situation, the reality is much more complicated. Infidelity tends … Read More
I came clean about my affair | Couples Counseling Lutherville MD
I came clean about my affair, but my partner keeps pressing me for details… part of the series for Couples Counseling Lutherville MD You had an affair, and now your spouse knows about it. Whether you got “caught” or confessed on your own, your spouse is hurt and upset, and won’t stop asking you uncomfortable questions about your affair. No matter … Read More
My spouse had an affair… | Marriage Counseling Lutherville MD
Discovering that your partner has had an affair is a traumatic event. Feelings of anger, betrayal, and loss can overwhelm you, and it can be extremely difficult to keep your emotions in check. In this state of post-traumatic stress, your head is spinning with thousands of questions, and you may find yourself demanding answers from your partner as you struggle … Read More