Tough Valentine’s Day

Tough Valentine’s Day

Are you still sad about how Valentine’s day went?  Many couples who have grown distant from each other do feel that way.  They wish somehow that on this day of days, they could have buried the past and felt close again.

One or both of you  may be because of a big or small disappointment or fight. You may have spent so little time with each other lately.   Expect your relationship to go such have these ebbs and flows.

However, if your  Valentine’s Day was due to the aftermath of an extramarital affair, you may feel like you should have gotten over this by now.  A recent study of infidelity describes how many years have to go by before couples begin to feel relaxed in their relationship again.

Go to more about the study

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Jim Walkup Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Dr. Jim Walkup is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern Westchester, New York, with over 40 years of experience helping couples restore and revitalize their relationships. Specializing in marriage counseling, premarital guidance, and infidelity recovery, Dr. Walkup offers compassionate, action-oriented therapy designed to defuse conflict, rebuild trust, and improve communication for couples in crisis.