Ending an affair means facing the "detox phase." Learn what this crucial stage of infidelity recovery involves for BOTH partners and how to navigate the withdrawal... - FREE Bootcamp for Surviving Infidelity: https://www.affairrecovery.com/surviving-infidelity/first-steps-bootcamp WHY did this happen? Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: https://www.affairrecovery.com/affair-analyzer-0 Chapters 00:00:10 Understanding the Infidelity Recovery Detox Phase 00:03:55 Why Detox is Unavoidable After an Affair (Person vs. Behavior) 00:07:04 Navigating Detox: Ending the Affair & Setting Boundaries 00:07:11 The Unfaithful Partner's Crucial Decision to End Contact 00:07:33 Setting Rigorous Boundaries After Infidelity (No Contact Rules) 00:08:41 Importance of Individual Therapy for Unfaithful Spouse 00:08:50 Finding Expert Help & a Safe Space for Processing 00:10:14 Expecting Withdrawal Symptoms After Ending Affair 00:11:19 Coping Strategies for Affair Withdrawal & Emotional Distress 00:13:54 How Long Does the Infidelity Detox Phase Last? 00:14:40 Grieving Affair Loss Safely (Why Not With Betrayed Spouse) 00:17:10 Check-ins vs. Processing: Communicating During Detox 00:18:09 Can Couples Therapy Work During the Detox Phase? 00:18:15 Recommended Programs for Couples in Early Recovery 00:19:08 Final Thoughts: Healing is Possible with Expert Guidance 00:20:50 Encouragement: Compassion & Boundaries for Both Partners HEAL with Affair Recovery: Free 7-Day Bootcamp to start the healing journey: https://www.affairrecovery.com/surviving-infidelity/first-steps-bootcamp Weekend Retreat with our therapist: https://www.affairrecovery.com/product/ems-weekend Online Courses, join our community of support: https://www.affairrecovery.com/programs-and-courses/online-courses This video dives into the essential but challenging infidelity recovery detox phase, explaining the process of emotional detachment and ending contact with the affair partner. Understand why this "detox" is crucial for healing, the reality of withdrawal symptoms after ending affair, and the importance of setting boundaries after infidelity. Learn why individual therapy for the unfaithful spouse is critical during this time for processing feelings and grieving the affair loss safely, without further harming the betrayed partner. Find expert guidance on navigating this period, managing expectations, and understanding how couples can still work together during the detox from the affair partner. EXPERT content that helps with our Recovery Library: https://www.affairrecovery.com/product/recovery-library Samuel is an infidelity survivor and is one of many contributors to Affair Recovery's Survivors’ Blog, https://www.affairrecovery.com/our-blog. He participated in Affair Recovery's courses developed by founder and infidelity expert Rick Reynolds, LCSW. After finding healing, hope, and new life, Samuel wishes to share his journey and what AffairRecovery.com has to offer with others so they too can find hope and healing.