The Marital Labyrinth Series

Marriage

10 Ways People Rationalize Affairs

Michael Tobin Ph.D. on November 22, 2021

The alluring appeal of an affair may seem like a solution to marital emptiness. It's not. Most of us are not built for the secrecy and lies of an affair.

The alluring appeal of an affair may seem like a solution to marital emptiness. It's not. Most of us are not built for the secrecy and lies of an affair.

If you cheat on your spouse in your mind but not with your body, is that adultery?

Marriage

Why an Affair?

Michael Tobin Ph.D. on November 1, 2021

The alluring nature of an affair may act like a temporary cure for marital loneliness.

The alluring nature of an affair may act like a temporary cure for marital loneliness.

A personal perspective: To create a loving relationship, your partner's needs must be at least as important as your own (part 2).

Marriage

An Open Marriage: A Discussion Brought to You by Will & Jada

Michael Tobin Ph.D. on October 18, 2021

An open marriage might work for Will and Jada Smith. Will it work for your marriage?

An open marriage might work for Will and Jada Smith. Will it work for your marriage?

Marriage

Could an Affair Happen in Your Marriage?

Michael Tobin Ph.D. on October 11, 2021

The cracks that could lead to an affair.

The cracks that could lead to an affair.

Marriage

How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage and Create Lasting Love

Michael Tobin Ph.D. on October 5, 2021

An introduction to "The Marital Labyrinth Series."

An introduction to "The Marital Labyrinth Series."