Essential Steps to Affair Recovery with Rick Reynolds | Ep. 642

An affair doesn't have to mean the end of a marriage. At Awesome Marriage, we have seen so many marriages restored! Yet the recovery process will take time and working together to see the Lord heal the union. If you've experienced this pain, you need a guide to help you along the way.  Rick Reynolds joins Dr. Kim today to share his story of marriage recovery, and how he's used his own painful experience to help others through the process of rebuilding after infidelity.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:  How to avoid common behaviors that can set you up for an affair   How to rebuild a marriage after affair - better than before Why Christians need to be aware of their own vulnerability How to overcome the obstacles to recovering after infidelity  Common mistakes in the affair recovery process    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  Couples Conversation Guide:  Main takeaway: One of the best ways to protect your marriage from an affair is to realize you could be vulnerable to infidelity, and put boundaries in place. If your marriage has experienced infidelity, it can be restored much stronger than before.   Questions to Discuss:  What boundaries do you have in your life to prevent even baby steps toward an affair?  Are you a safe place for your spouse to be completely honest and open? What would help make your marriage a safer place for honesty?   QUOTES  "When we fall, what's important is what we do afterwards." - Rick Reynolds  "A lot of Christians don't realize they're vulnerable, so they don't put constraints in place. Then they find themselves in a mess." - Dr. Kim Kimberling  "What heals is empathy and emotional responsiveness." - Rick Reynolds  "The wayward spouse needs to understand that disclosure is the way that trust is reestablished." - Rick Reynolds MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Learn more or sign up for the Hope Rising Conference at AffairRecovery.com If you feel defeated about your marriage, or are considering divorce, our 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan is for you. Learn more here.