ABSTRACT
A very important step in treating infidelity includes helping couples rebuild trust. Most hurt partners will have some anxiety about whether they can trust that their partner is being honest – especially since they were dishonest in a very hurtful way by stepping out of the marriage. In order to move forward, the hurt partner needs to know that the unfaithful partner is going to be dependable, genuine, and faithful. They also need to feel protected from future harm. In this chapter, Angela Skurtu delves into some key principles that help couples rebuild trust, such as developing accountability, redefining privacy, and ensuring that partners are setting helpful boundaries that can protect the couple against future infidelities. This is no easy task, but Angela Skurtu breaks down these concepts into tangible actions that clinicians can teach couples to use.
