Why Did He Cheat on Me?: The Truth Behind Why Men Stray

by Rona B Subotnik

Overview

Millions of us ask ourselves that very question every year. And then we ask ourselves the bigger question: Why? Is it me? Is it him? Is it That Woman? Or have we just grown apart?

In Why Did He Cheat on Me?, bestselling author and infidelity expert Rona Subotnik helps you understand what drives men to be unfaithful--and what you can do about it. From the first telltale sign to rebuilding trust, marriage counselor Subotnik takes you through the sometimes painful, always challenging process of dealing with infidelity, including:

• The fallout from infidelity
• Life transitions that can prompt affairs
• Unspoken wants and needs that affect your relationship
• The art of forgiveness

Armed with this insightful, prescriptive book, you can move forward with your life. Whether you decide to stay with your husband or not, you'll enjoy better, healthier, happier relationships--with or without him.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440507137
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	05/18/2010
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	518 KB

About the Author

Rona Subotnik is a licensed marriage and family counselor in private practice. She has written the books Surviving Infidelity and Will He Really Leave Her for Me? Along with being a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, she has been a counselor at the award-winning program A Woman's Place in Montgomery County, Maryland. Her website is www.surviveinfidelity.com.
An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

Part 1 The Picture of An Affair 1

Chapter 1 What Does An Affair Look Like? 3

Chapter 2 Nonphysical Affairs 21

Chapter 3 What Is Love Made of? 37

Part 2 What Causes Affairs? 57

Chapter 4 Transitions 59

Chapter 5 Family Legacies 75

Chapter 6 Losing Sight of Each Other 93

Chapter 7 Changing Expectations 111

Chapter 8 Men, Power, and Control 131

Chapter 9 Men with Personality Issues 145

Part 3 Restructuring The Marriage 163

Chapter 10 Dealing With The Aftermath of The Affair 165

Chapter 11 Coping Skills 173

Chapter 12 Looking Forward 199

Afterword: How to Be a Survivor 209

Appendix A Self-Assessment 213

Appendix B 8 Infidelity Myths Debunked 217

Bibliography 219

Index 223