infidelity Archives | Gary Brown

Recovering from an Affair: Learning How to Cope

June 6, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

You may be in a situation where you have suspected or recently discovered that your partner had an affair. If so, it is more than understandable that this can be a very painful and scary time. Given the circumstance, how could you not be having those feelings? It is certainly true that affairs can happen for a variety of reasons: loneliness, ...read more

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7 Signs It May Be Time for a Divorce

May 9, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

First thing before we explore this topic. I want you to know that I am a big fan of marriage. So much so that I’ve been married to my wife for over 30 years. I don’t believe that you casually throw away a marriage just because you hit the inevitable speed bumps that even the best of marriages experience. Having said that, there are going to be ...read more

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Top 10 Reasons Couples Seek Counseling

July 7, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

When I decided to write this Top 10 list, I sat down and thought about all the reasons why couples come to see me. As you can probably imagine, I very quickly realized there are way more than 10 reasons; however, there are some common themes I have observed over the years. No couple is the same, so whether one of these resonates with you or several ...read more

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