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How to rebuild trust after emotional betrayal

My husband had an emotional affair two years ago and I forgave him but I still check his phone and feel crazy for not being over it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Betrayal trauma creates hypervigilance that persists beyond cognitive forgiveness when nervous system safety has not been restored.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Attachment in adult relationships?”

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