Affair Survival Magic.Does such a thing really exist? Is it a dream to think that there is a proven method for surviving a devastating affair? A secret recipie to dissolve the pain and anguish? Do you still believe in Santa Claus? - Are you positive that angels can fit on the head of a pin?
Ok - I really don't need to ask you these questions, do I? Because you most certainly know the answers Yes, sigh, it's sad but true - surviving an affair has very little,if any,magic to it. Although, after you're through it,that is a definite possibility. However, that's another scenario. First,you need to get through and past your current nightmare.
In this article I'll present the action steps, And equally importantly, the mindset that is crucial to acheive the success you want and need. These essentials are not magic - but they are solid,proven and time-tested. To sum it up in a sentence - They are your best survival hope!
Ridding your mind of "Victim Conciousness",is the first action step you need to take. The self-pitying "the-World-is-against-me-and-there's-nothing-I-can-do" mode. The unvarnished truth is,you need to stop being a victim and become a survivor. This means recovering your personal power.You must regain your personal power by taking the decision to stop being a victim and become a survivor.
A substantial element in this reality, which will also be responsible for "wrestling down" the negative mental images that are the legacy of your spouse's affair, enabling you to recover your self-respect. You'll notice I did'nt say "eliminating." For the understandable truth that they can never be eliminated. However, the good news is that they will only pop up rarely, as time passes and your wounds heal.
To elevate yourself to this level - you must first resist the temptation to endlessly replay this "cinema of sorrow." You need to understand, and more importantly,accept that there will never be a "happy ending" to this movie. Time to leave that movie house for one with popcorn and a happy ending. Don't you think?
One technique that has been found to be helpful,is to invite the images in at a specific time each day. Then replay the images backwards in your mind. Using this method, you'll find that with each session their power to aggravate you,and,correspondingly,their importance will progressively weaken.
The last step is to invite the images to leave,at a time you decide. This exercise, though subtle, takes a concrete postive step toward placing you in control. Not them.
Another essential in recovering your sense of worthand inner strength is to stop blaming yourself for the affair. It wasn't your fault. Your spouse was the one who strayed to the other side of road to see if the grass was greener. For which you are now suffering the consequences. Why should you feel responsible for that?
Without a doubt,your loved one is the guilty party. Now is the time for you to come to the aid of YOUR party. Your mental health. Your well being. Your self-respect.Your life. Your Future. It's self-evident, is it not? - if you don't become your own best cheerleader, how in the World can you expect anyone else to cheer you on?
So begin cheering now, by putting into action the methods and mindsets I've presented here. And you'll find that,as one day tumbles into the next you'll be generating your own affair survival magic.
As A relationship counsellor I know how painful it can be to get past an excruciating affair.
But if you're really committed to surviving and healing, you'll need to acquire a new method that works fantastically well.
This technique is easy to understand and put into action.You can learn how to use it by reading the free counselling
HERE.
Don't give up hope. Learn the correct course of action to
survive after an affair.
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