We appointed Stephen when our marriage was in crisis. I had started planning our separation and divorce following on from discovering my husband’s short-term affair which occurred at the latest stages of my pregnancy. My husband had lied about the affair which I discovered a year later.
The timing was extremely sensitive and the deceit was simply unbearable. I felt like I was living with a stranger.
Initially I was reluctant to engage in therapy but reading Stephen’s profile piqued my interest.
In the short space of time that I spent alone with Stephen, I was able to view the affair in a different way. It wasn’t about me – it wasn’t intentionally hurtful, it was, in Stephen’s words, “his” mess. He helped me to understand that my husband was in internal turmoil and that his actions did not equal his identity.
Stephen worked separately with my husband and helped him to understand his actions, to take responsibility for himself and ultimately to return to the person that he is at heart.
The change in my husband has been remarkable. I am of course still watching, observing, and seeing whether this is a long-term change. But what I can say is that I can start to see a future together, and actually, a relationship that is miles better and more fulfilling than it ever was.
We would never have gotten here without Stephen.
I also want to thank Stephen for making me feel the best about myself that I have ever felt. This process has completely changed the way I view the world, people, my relationships more broadly and the love I have for myself as a person.
Her message is “Don’t give up hope”.
I wanted to share her words with you so you can see that no matter what has happened there is always a way to learn if the relationship could ever make sense again.
When affairs strike the big question is why, because it’s the fastest way to understand if the relationship can ever be trusted again.
This couple understood why their marriage broken down and it meant they both could quickly find a safe way forward.
Harley Street Expert | Founder & High Performance Coach
With two decades of experience helping couples out of crisis, Stephen the founder of The Marriage Breakthrough Program, uses his proven system for rescuing and rebuilding relationships on the edge of divorce. A trusted advisor to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders globally, his work blends emotional intelligence with strategic clarity. Known for navigating highly complex relationship challenges, Stephen helps individuals and couples find clarity and direction when everything is at stake.
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