Can an emotional affair be just as damaging as a physical one? Research says yes. Yet, the topic of emotional affairs is complex because of their impact on the psyche and the marriage. This episode (a sweet repeat of ep. 284) focuses on understanding, prevention, and healing, providing valuable insights for couples navigating this challenging terrain.

Key Highlights:


Defining Emotional Affairs: What constitutes an emotional affair? We emphasize the need to clearly distinguish between emotional and physical affairs.


Recognizing the Signs: Learn to identify the indicators of an emotional affair, such as inappropriate emotional investment or intimate sharing with someone outside your marriage.


Research Insights: Research suggests that women are more likely to engage in emotional affairs. And other kinds of vulnerable people. 


The Role of Disconnection: Discover how disconnection within a marriage can lead to emotional affairs, often occurring in workplaces or through digital channels, where individuals present idealized versions of themselves.


Normalizing Terms: We're critiquing casual terms like "work wife" that could normalize inappropriate emotional connections.


Rebuilding Trust: For those who have experienced an emotional affair, we outline four crucial steps for rebuilding trust, emphasizing the importance of severing ties, honest communication, self-reflection, and establishing boundaries.


Setting Boundaries: We discuss three boundary guidelines designed to prevent future issues.


Cooperating in Rebuilding: Not all relationships may be able to withstand the impact of an emotional affair. Will yours?

Take Action:


Get my brand-new course, Infidelity Intensive, a restoration roadmap for healing after infidelity. 

Find the full show notes for this episode here. 

Like the show? Be sure to give it a 5-star rating and write a great review!

Can an emotional affair be just as damaging as a physical one? Research says yes. Yet, the topic of&nbsp;emotional affairs is complex because of their impact on the psyche and the marriage. This episode (a sweet repeat of ep. 284) focuses on understanding, prevention, and healing, providing valuable insights for couples navigating this challenging terrain.
Key Highlights:
<ul>
<li>
Defining Emotional Affairs: What constitutes an emotional affair? We emphasize the need to clearly distinguish between emotional and physical affairs.
</li>
<li>
Recognizing the Signs: Learn to identify the indicators of an emotional affair, such as inappropriate emotional investment or intimate sharing with someone outside your marriage.
</li>
<li>
Research Insights: Research suggests that women are more likely to engage in emotional affairs. And other kinds of vulnerable people.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
The Role of Disconnection: Discover how disconnection within a marriage can lead to emotional affairs, often occurring in workplaces or through digital channels, where individuals present idealized versions of themselves.
</li>
<li>
Normalizing Terms: We're critiquing casual terms like "work wife" that could normalize inappropriate emotional connections.
</li>
<li>
Rebuilding Trust: For those who have experienced an emotional affair, we outline four crucial steps for rebuilding trust, emphasizing the importance of severing ties, honest communication, self-reflection, and establishing boundaries.
</li>
<li>
Setting Boundaries: We discuss three boundary guidelines designed to prevent future issues.
</li>
<li>
Cooperating in Rebuilding: Not all relationships may be able to withstand the impact of an emotional affair. Will yours?
</li>
</ul>
Take Action:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://danache.com/infidelityintensive">Get my brand-new course, Infidelity Intensive</a>, a restoration roadmap for healing after infidelity.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Find the full show notes for this episode <a href="https://danache.com/marriage-podcasts/284-rebuilding-trust-after-an-emotional-affair/">here</a>.&nbsp;
Like the show? Be sure to give it a 5-star rating and write a great review!

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My new book is out! Get Tried and True: Marriage Advice from 12 Imperfect Biblical Couples wherever books are sold! 

Tried and True is a marriage guide for couples facing pressure—disappointment, unmet expectations, seasons of delay, or conflict. Drawing from twelve flawed biblical couples, this book helps you understand what your trials are revealing—and how God can use them to strengthen your covenant and your connection.

A marriage podcast to help couples rebuild trust and rediscover genuine intimacy in their marriages. Sharing lessons from her 25-year marriage, marriage coach &amp; speaker Dana Che will help you heal your past and find hope for your future as you glean effective marriage advice and tools from Dana Che and her guests. These episodic adventures will take you on a transformative journey to a happier and healthier marriage, through faith-based principles.&nbsp;
With relevant relationship strategies, heartfelt stories, and uplifting messages of hope, aimed at inspiring marriages with lasting joy, intimacy, and fulfillment. No Christian clich&eacute;s over here! Dana's tell-it-like-it-is yet warm humor will endear you to come back every single week.
The first letter in "us" is "u," so "rebuilding us" is also about rebuilding u (you). Whether you're seeking reconciliation, restoration, or simply looking for marriage enrichment, 'Rebuilding Us' will help guide your way.
New episodes drop every Tuesday &amp; Friday. Subscribe today so you don't miss a single one!
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Can an emotional affair be just as damaging as a physical one? Research says yes. Yet, the topic of emotional affairs is complex because of their impact on the psyche and the marriage.