Practicing Forgiveness In A Marriage At The Hardest Times
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Julia Austin
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It’s not a time to be defensive
These listening exercises can be difficult, as the cheating party will want to interrupt and defend themselves at every point. But this isn’t about explaining why the cheating happened. It’s about addressing the emotions it’s caused. That’s why, Dr. Louis says, “We add the validation piece.” That’s the part where the cheater says their partner’s feelings make sense, and why. “It’s crucial that the person who was betrayed hears that their partner understands what their experience is.”
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