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Remaining in a relationship and emotionally recovering from betrayal aren't the same decision.
A woman may stay because of love, children, financial circumstances, shared history, hope for change, or many other reasons.
Trust can remain damaged even after the couple decides not to separate.
Research on infidelity recovery describes rebuilding trust as a process rather than an immediate consequence of reconciliation.
That means “she stayed” doesn't necessarily translate to “everything is okay now.”
Choosing to continue the relationship can actually mark the beginning of dealing with the betrayal rather than the end of it.
© Journal of Marital and Family Therapy