Infidelity & Trust

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How to Trust Again: Why You Can’t Think Your Way There (and What Actually Works)

Figs O'Sullivan April 16, 2026

You want to know how to trust again. You’ve probably been told to “just let

Emotional Affair vs Physical Affair: What Hurts More (and Why)

Teale Taxis, LMFT April 16, 2026

The question of emotional affair vs physical affair isn’t academic. It’s one of the most important clinical distinctions in couples therapy. A therapist with 16+ years of experience explains why the type of betrayal shapes the wound, the recovery process, and the timeline.

Signs of Cheating: What Your Nervous System Knows Before You Do

Figs O'Sullivan April 16, 2026

The earliest signs of cheating are not behavioral clues you notice in your partner. They are sensations you notice in yourself. A therapist explains what your nervous system picks up before your mind does, and what to do about it.

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How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship: The Real Work Nobody Talks About

Figs O'Sullivan April 16, 2026

Trust is not a decision. It is a felt sense of safety in your nervous system. After 16 years of working with couples, here is what the real process of rebuilding trust looks like, how long it takes, and what most people get wrong.

Surviving an Affair: 7 Things No One Tells You

7 Things No One Tells You About Surviving an Affair (From a Therapist Who Has Seen It All)

Figs O'Sullivan April 16, 2026

After 16 years of sitting with couples in the aftermath of infidelity, here are the frameworks I actually use in my clinical work, including concepts like One-Way Repair, The Splinter, and Competing Attachments that change how you understand betrayal and recovery.