by Marc Shulman | Dec 28, 2016 | Divorce and Separation
Something drives someone to having an affair. It may be something that they are looking for in their life, such as affection, excitement, or the desire for secrecy. It may be something they are missing from their relationship, such as a connection or time. What it is...
by Marc Shulman | Dec 21, 2016 | Divorce and Separation
Few people simply jump to infidelity. There is usually a process, one where the person grapples with what the effects of their affair before they ultimately decide that they are ready to consider being unfaithful to their partner. People have affairs for many...
by Marc Shulman | May 7, 2015 | Divorce and Separation
Over the years, as I worked as a Long Island couples counselor, I started to notice that couples counseling in the sole context of the couple ignores a crucial component of a real relationship – that a couple is not just one entity, but also a relationship between two...
by Marc Shulman | Jan 19, 2015 | Divorce and Separation
There are few things as emotionally draining as stressful as going through a divorce. Regardless of the difficulties you had in your marriage, someone that was an important part of your life and identity is leaving, and you are left moving on. That’s likely why it...