Can a relationship survive infidelity?

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Can a relationship survive infidelity?

I’ve just wrapped up an advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Affair Recovery, and I want to share this with the many people asking:

Can a relationship survive infidelity?

The answer is yes — but it won’t look like going “back to normal.” True healing after betrayal takes radical honesty, emotional courage, time, and the right tools. When approached with commitment and care, many couples find that their relationship evolves into something deeper, more secure, and more emotionally attuned than before.

💡 Infidelity is More Common Than We Think

Searches like “can a relationship work after cheating?” and “how to rebuild trust after betrayal” are some of the most Googled questions about love. Emotional or sexual affairs don’t only happen in “bad” relationships—they often arise from disconnection, avoidance, or unspoken needs.

What happens next matters most. That’s where science-based models come in.

🔄 Gottman’s Model: Atone, Attune, Attach

John and Julie Gottman outline a proven 3-phase recovery framework:

Atone

  • The involved partner takes full responsibility.
  • Transparency, empathy, and accountability become daily practices.

Attune

  • Emotional connection is rebuilt through honesty and curiosity.
  • Partners explore their deeper needs without blaming the betrayal on them.

Attach

  • Sexual intimacy is re-established in a secure, healing context.
  • New rituals and shared meaning redefine the relationship’s future.

With the right support, couples can rebuild trust, reclaim emotional safety, and grow a deeper connection. Sometimes this leads to a renewed partnership. Sometimes, it offers the clarity to part ways with dignity and healing.

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