What Helps Couples Rebuild Their Relationship after Infidelity?

Autor/inn/en	Abrahamson, Iona; Hussain, Rafat; Khan, Adeel; Schofield, Margot J.
Titel	What Helps Couples Rebuild Their Relationship after Infidelity?
Quelle	In: Journal of Family Issues, 33 (2012) 11, S.1494-1519 (26 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0192-513X
DOI	10.1177/0192513X11424257
Schlagwörter	Altruism; Foreign Countries; Sexuality; Marriage; Marriage Counseling; Spouses; Trauma; Deception; Interviews; Social Support Groups; Help Seeking; Power Structure; Counseling Techniques; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Altruistic behavior; Altruismus; Ausland; Sexualität; Ehe; Eheberatung; Ehepartner; Täuschung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Help-seeking behavior; Help-seeking behaviour; Hilfe suchendes Verhalten; Counseling technique; Counselling technique; Counselling techniques; Beratungsmethode; Australien
Abstract	Despite infidelity being a highly traumatic experience, not all couples end their relationship after discovery of the affair. The present study provides insights into the experience of couples who remained together after having experienced infidelity by one partner. Narrative inquiry methods were used to undertake and analyze in-depth interviews with eligible participants from eastern Australia who responded to advertisements. The key themes acknowledged by participants as reasons for maintaining the relationship were motivation to stay together, treasuring acts of kindness, meaning making, and social support. However, the reconciliation process was tortuous and involved forgiveness, seeking counseling, managing memories, vicarious learning, and changing couple dynamics. In rebuilding the relationship, a modification often took place, resulting in a shift in the power dynamic. The article outlines professional considerations for counselors and other therapists in relation to professional practice. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10