The Affair Dilemma: Leaving Your Marriage for Your Affair

Licensed psychotherapist and infidelity specialist Lauren LaRusso discusses the realities of choosing an affair relationship and leaving a marriage, a crossroads she and Michelle Leon, senior infidelity specialist at Lauren LaRusso Coaching, see when an affair partner pressures for a timeline and commitment. Lauren covers everything from affair fog that impairs decision-making to how cognitive dissonance can subconsciously elevate the affair and diminish the marriage. For more excellent help, Lauren LaRusso offers the decision-making method for spouses in an affair here: https://www.laurenlarusso.com/decisio.... 00:00 Choosing the Affair 01:22 Why Affairs Feel Ideal 05:03 Affair Fog Explained 05:58 Divorce Comes First 08:36 Second Relationship Reality 10:05 Logistics and Social Fallout 13:37 Savior Dynamic Warning 14:32 Get Sober and Decide 16:15 Decision Making Masterclass 16:56 Final Thoughts #affairs #infidelity #love #relationships #family #healing #growth #journey