Five Behaviors That Make Unfaithful Spouses Seem Pathological (But Are Part of An Affair)

Licensed psychotherapist and affair specialist Lauren LaRusso explains five common behaviors that make affair discovery and recovery “go sideways,” noting that affairs can distort perspective and lead to compromised decision-making. She describes how these patterns destroy trust, intensify trauma, and hinder healing, and encourages viewers to recognize these behaviors, take responsibility, and do the internal work. Lauren LaRusso offers: The Decision Making Method for spouses in affairs here: https://www.laurenlarusso.com/dmm?el=... The Survive to Thrive Masterclass for betrayed spouses here: https://www.laurenlarusso.com/betraye... The Finding Freedom Masterclass for affair partners here: https://www.laurenlarusso.com/get-fre... ORDER Lauren LaRusso's BOOK: "Beyond Infidelity: How to Turn the End of Your Relationship into the Beginning of Your Life" HERE: https://amzn.to/4r33Nwx Check out these resources to take your personal work to the next level, or schedule a coaching session here: https://www.laurenlarusso.com/coaching 00:00 Five Affair Behaviors Overview 01:01 Affair Brain Fog 02:11 Gaslighting Explained 06:25 Trickle Truth Spiral 09:48 Back and Forth Contact 12:05 Owning Full Responsibility 14:38 Blaming the Marriage 17:50 Healing and Next Steps 19:09 Masterclass Invitation 21:04 Final Reflection #affairs #infidelity #love #relationships #family #healing #growth #journey