Dr. Robert Huizenga


Dr. Robert's latest writings
Emotional Love Affair: Loving Love

What's love got to do with it? Have you noticed how frequently and almost reverently the word "love" is thrown around when a couple bumps into their extramarital affair? The wayward spouse often states, "I fell out of love. I no longer feel for you what I think I should feel. You feel more like a good friend. I love you but am not 'in love' with you." The offended spouse often hangs on to the marriage with the... (posted by Dr. Robert 4 years 68 days ago.)
Infidelity Quickie #4: Rising out of Depression to Something Higher

This "infidelity quickie," taken from a real-time coaching situation might help you formulate a strategy to deal with the powerful negative feelings when facing an extramarital affair. In the first section the person struggling with the marital infidelity summarizes the scenario or concern and what he/she would like to say to his/her cheating spouse. I then outline some goals that help... (posted by Dr. Robert 4 years 91 days ago.)
Infidelity Quickie #3: The Fear and Challenge of Rebuilding Trust

In this "Infidelity Quickie" learn what the Infidelity Coach recommends to survive the pain of marital infidelity. We begin with the "offended" partner of the infidelity summarizing her situation and concerns and describing what she truly wants to say to her spouse. I then outline some goals that help him/her break free from the affair. The concluding section helps her shift the focal... (posted by Dr. Robert 4 years 99 days ago.)
The Extramarital Affair Crisis: Confronting Your Fears

Those confronted with infidelity often experience a profound fear. This fear can take on many faces. Awareness of those fears go a long way in healing and perhaps saving the marriage. And, believe it, facing those personal ghosts is usually THE best, most powerful, subtle, yet to-the-point strategy to stop the affair dead in its tracks. Guaranteed? No, much depends on the kind of affair facing you... (posted by Dr. Robert 4 years 143 days ago.)