8: So You’re Having an Affair—Now What?

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Dr. Marie Murphy gives background on the type of client she typically sees

• The first three steps to follow if you’re having an affair

• Why you should to avoid taking shortcuts and skipping straight to a solution

• Building your capacity to deal with difficult emotions

• An important feeling to look out for when having an affair: confusion

• Dr. Murphy talks about imperfection

• How to get in touch with Dr. Marie Murphy

In this episode…

Guilt. Shame. Embarrassment. These are often the first few words that come to mind when we talk about affairs. What you might not know, however, is that affairs involve a complexity of emotions, including confusion, anxiety, and yes, even excitement.

Recognizing and processing what you’re feeling during an affair requires some real work and hard confrontations. But, if you’re honest with yourself and avoid taking tempting shortcuts, you can make it to the other side with the most important emotion still intact: your happiness.

Join Dr. Marie Murphy on this episode of Your Secret is Safe with Me as she sits down with John Corcoran, the Co-founder of Rise25, to talk about how to deal with the complex emotions that come with affairs. Together, they discuss the different steps you should follow if you’re having an affair, the importance of confronting your deepest truths, and how everyone—even you—is imperfect. Stay tuned!

Resources Mentioned in this episode 

• Dr. Marie Murphy

• Dr. Marie Murphy on LinkedIn

• Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session with Dr. Marie Murphy

• Rise25

• John Corcoran on LinkedIn

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Marie Murphy PhD Relationship Coaching.

Dr. Marie Murphy provides shame-free, blame-free, and non-judgmental relationship coaching. She draws from different philosophical traditions and approaches in order to better understand the human condition and the different types of professional assistance that can be germane to people in complicated relationship situations.

To learn more about and her relationship coaching practice, visit www.mariemurphyphd.com today and schedule an introductory coaching session with Dr. Marie Murphy to begin the process of resolving your infidelity situation in a way that's truly right for you.