Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch Encore: Ep. 18 - Scott's Wife's Affair
Feb 17, 2026
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Don't Rush to Fix Things
- Avoid immediately trying to fix the situation after discovering infidelity.
- Give your partner space to process their emotions and decide if they want to repair the relationship.
Shared Responsibility in Repair
- Don't solely focus on convincing your partner to stay.
- True repair requires both partners to be equally invested in fixing the relationship.
Understanding Your Partner's Sadness
- Acknowledge that your partner's sadness or crying might be related to the loss of the affair.
- Show curiosity and empathy for their feelings instead of focusing solely on your own pain.