Once caught, most partners who have been unfaithful begin to make excuses in a rather lame attempt to justify their actions. In fact, these excuses often begin even before the affair is uncovered. These are the same justifications that they often recite to the affair partner, to friends and to themselves (often to the pointContinue reading “After the Affair: Unraveling the Excuses”
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Finding Understanding In the Lies Cheaters Tell
When Giving the Benefit of the Doubt Goes Too Far
I thought I was doing the right thing by giving my ex-husband the benefit of the doubt. When he blamed a bank error for the lack of money in the checking account, I believed his explanation. As his demeanor shifted over our last months together and he seemed preoccupied, I was more than ready toContinue reading “When Giving the Benefit of the Doubt Goes Too Far”
Been Cheated On? 8 Infuriating Excuses You Can Expect to Hear
You discovered that your partner cheated. Whether they decided to come clean or were caught in the act, there are certain excuses that cheaters tend to utter. These overarching phrases have a tendency to try to pass off blame and in doing so raise the ire of the betrayed spouse. Here’s what you’re likely toContinue reading “Been Cheated On? 8 Infuriating Excuses You Can Expect to Hear”