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Three women enjoying sunset on rooftop, celebrating friendship and connection.

Three women enjoying sunset on rooftop, celebrating friendship and connection.

Broken trust can it be fixed

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

That question lands heavy, doesn’t it. “Can it be fixed.” I hear that underneath it

Couple with gentle touch rebuilding trust in their relationship

Couple with gentle touch rebuilding trust in their relationship

Trust issues in marriage

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

Trust issues in marriage. Let me sit with that for a second, because that phrase

Couple walking holding hands — rebuilding trust in marriage

Couple walking holding hands — rebuilding trust in marriage

How long does it take to rebuild trust

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

Look, I’m going to give you the honest answer, and you’re probably not going to

A couple walking down a quiet nature path together toward the light, symbolizing the consistent work required for the 6-12 month acute phase of affair recovery and the journey toward full healing.

How Long Does It Take to Rebuild Trust After Cheating?

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

Here’s the honest answer, and I know it’s not the one you’re hoping for: it

A close-up of a couple in a serious, intimate conversation where one partner listens intently and supportively while the other expresses deep emotion, symbolizing the concept of emotional stamina and repair after infidelity.

What Is Considered Cheating in a Relationship?

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

You are sitting in the bathroom at 2 a.m., phone in hand, googling “what is

Man and woman walking on beach with Golden Gate Bridge visible in background

How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts About Your Partner’s Affair

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

Obsessive thoughts about your spouse cheating are your attachment system on high alert, and the

Two people in coats standing outdoors in barren landscape; man and woman's hands touching; person standing in doorway with light streaming in.

Two people in coats standing outdoors in barren landscape; man and woman's hands touching; person standing in doorway with light streaming in.

My Husband Had an Emotional Affair: How to Heal and Move Forward

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. If your husband had an emotional affair, it is

Two people sitting in armchairs in a living room, one person's hands clasped together in foreground.

Two people sitting in armchairs in a living room, one person's hands clasped together in foreground.

Is It Normal to Want Details About Your Partner’s Affair?

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

It is 3:17 in the morning. Your partner is asleep. You are not. You have

Infographic titled 'The Path Through Betrayal: From Wound to Scar' showing stages of recovery after infidelity with illustrated figures and explanatory text sections.

Infographic titled 'The Path Through Betrayal: From Wound to Scar' showing stages of recovery after infidelity with illustrated figures and explanatory text sections.

Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity? What Research Shows

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

It’s some hour of the night that doesn’t have a name anymore. You’re on the

Infographic titled 'The Path Through Betrayal: From Wound to Scar' with illustrated sections on initial wound, repair protocol, long-term healing, trauma response, and affair recovery stages.

Infographic titled 'The Path Through Betrayal: From Wound to Scar' with illustrated sections on initial wound, repair protocol, long-term healing, trauma response, and affair recovery stages.

How to Confront Your Partner About Suspected Cheating

Figs O'Sullivan April 11, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. To confront a cheating husband or partner, get honest

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