February 13, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Probably half the couples I see in my therapy practice are trying to work through the damage caused by a betrayal. This is a deeply painful topic, especially if it’s effected you personally. Even seeing the words in print – betrayal, cheater, infidelity, affair – will evoke strong, unpleasant emotions in most people. Feelings of […]
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Why Emotional Betrayal Can Be As Bad As Physical Betrayal
May 14, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Emotional betrayal can be as bad as physical betrayal. And if you’ve lived it, these words will ring true. Though this has been fictionalized, the truth is so real. Take a look. Claire was jolted from a deep sleep as the phone’s annoying tweet faded into the room’s solitude. Who’s texting at this ridiculous hour? […]
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7 Tips For Surviving Infidelity As The Cheater And Regaining Your Inner Peace
February 13, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Probably half the couples I see in my therapy practice are trying to work through the damage caused by a betrayal. This is a deeply painful topic, especially if it’s effected you personally. Even seeing the words in print – betrayal, cheater, infidelity, affair – will evoke strong, unpleasant emotions in most people. Feelings of […]
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How To Know When To Divorce: 9 Important Questions You Must Ask Before Ending Your Relationship
January 3, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you in relationship distress? Are you considering ending your relationship in this New Year? Thinking of divorce? If you’re like many, you toughed your way through the holidays, not wanting to disappoint the kids or other family members during what should be a time of celebration. You put on your best happy face and […]
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Betrayal Trauma: 6 Ways to Recognize the Symptoms and Heal
December 4, 2018 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
What do you think of when you hear the word trauma? Most of us associate trauma with a car accident, a natural disaster or with being psychologically damaged in battle. As devastating as these kinds of trauma are, there’s another kind of trauma that affects about 70% of us. Its symptoms are not different than […]
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Trust After Betrayal: Moving Forward
April 17, 2016 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you stuck in the trauma of betrayal? Are you unable to move forward in your love relationship? You are not alone! It can feel hopeless to trust again when we have been betrayed by the person we love. Betrayal: Where does it begin? Emotional or sexual affairs Not being present for the delivery of […]
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