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Couple still fighting about the affair years later - the Never Forget vs Never Forgiven cycle in couples therapy

Why You Keep Having the Same Fight About the Affair Three Years Later

Figs O'Sullivan February 9, 2026

If you’re still fighting about the affair years later, you’re caught in the “Never Forget

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Couples Therapy for Older Couples

Figs O'Sullivan February 3, 2026

Most people think couples therapy for older couples is not a thing. Newlyweds learn to

Couples therapy for older people - senior couple enjoying meaningful conversation on couch

Couples Therapy for Older Couples: It’s Not Too Late to Learn How to Love

Figs O'Sullivan February 3, 2026

Many think couples therapy for older people is a ship that has already sailed. Couples

Why High Performers Sabotage Relationships and Peace Without Meaning To

Figs O'Sullivan January 29, 2026

High achiever relationship sabotage often stems from the very skills that drive professional success: logic, efficiency, and relentless problem-solving. But in a relationship, treating your partner like a “project” to be fixed only deepens the divide. Discover why “arriving” at professional milestones can create an unconscious expectation for relational peace, and how moving toward Empathy³ ($Empathy^3$) can break the cycle of conflict and restore true connection.

Woman looking through doorway - representing closing the door on affair recovery

Why You Can’t Just “Move On” From an Affair

Figs O'Sullivan January 26, 2026

Healing from betrayal isn’t about “moving on”—it’s about addressing a shattered reality. An affair introduces a “Third Party” that triggers a profound trauma response in the nervous system, signaling that you are no longer the priority. To truly recover, couples must stop the “bleeding,” establish safety, and drag the truth into the light to re-establish a shared reality. Discover why forgiveness can’t happen without a foundation of safety and how to move toward a “Proof of Work” that rebuilds trust.