Straight Talk About Betrayal: A Self-Help Guide for Couples [Paperback]

Donna R. Bellafiore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 1999

Straight Talk About Betrayal: A Self-Help Guide for Couples, by licensed therapist Donna R. Bellafiore, is a small gem of a book that empowers the couple whose partnership has been severely tested by infidelity or other major violation of trust. Concise and balanced, Straight Talk About Betrayal fosters partners' sensitivity to each other's pain and confusion as they interact and move through recovery.

Bellafiore's summarized stages of recovery reduce self-doubts and uncertainties. Her practical steps help partners maintain personal health and stability, while equipping them with tools to manage stress and conflict. Tear-out evaluation sections help partners individually assess the strengths and weaknesses of their relationship.

Advocating the uniqueness of each partner's-and each couple's-recovery experience, Straight Talk About Betrayal presents a new, pragmatic view of the age-old problem of betrayal.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...breaks new ground... This book is excellent reading for clients in troubled marriages, therapists and employee assistance program counselors..." -- John W. Tuttle, American Airlines EAP Representative

"...gently helps couples normalize their responses to the trauma of infidelity". -- Janis Abrahms Spring, PhD., author of After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful

This book is help and hope for relationships wounded by infidelity." -- Sandra Rossell LCSW, CEAP, Employee Assistance Resource Group, Inc.

From the Author

It's my hope that "Straight Talk About Betrayal's" brief overview of betrayal's complexities offers comfort and encouragement to couples who are beginning to explore pathways to recovery.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Drb Alternatives Inc (January 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966875907
• ISBN-13: 978-0966875904
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > General
  • #61 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Relationships > Interpersonal Relations
  • #70 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Relationships > Marriage

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good things come in small packages!!!!!, January 25, 2004

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This review is from: Straight Talk About Betrayal: A Self-Help Guide for Couples (Paperback)

This book is tiny, and can be finished in a snap. I found that to be a Positive when asking my wife (who had the affair) to read it with me. It's not overwhelming. What I especially appreciated was that it offered a view of each person's perspective and did so in a non judgmental, matter of fact manner. It has been frustrating trying to find a resource to help work through a tough situation, when most of the books available are written specifically for Women whose Husbands had cheated. This book did not make any assumptions and works for either situation, whether it was the husband or wife who had the affair. I see it only briefly mentioned in the description above, but the end of the book is a helpful questionnaire to aid both parties to evaluate their feelings and spark a USEFUL discussion about, "Where do we go from here?" I wouldn't wish the situation on anyone, but if it did happen, this book would be the one I would recommend first.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a good overview, July 27, 2002

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This review is from: Straight Talk About Betrayal: A Self-Help Guide for Couples (Paperback)

This is a good "bite size" pocket healing guide for affairs. I like the fact it covered both the cheater and cheated's perspectives. It's a good read for someone who's so numb and shellshocked that reading a full length book is just too daunting.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starting the Healing Process, April 18, 2004

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This review is from: Straight Talk About Betrayal: A Self-Help Guide for Couples (Paperback)

My husband (who had the affair) and I were making no progress on moving ahead and really felt there was no hope for our marriage despite our best efforts and with professional help. I really thought I was going crazy. Then I searched on Amazon for books on surviving an affair and bought this one. It was fantastic! It was like reading a story written about our experiences! My husband and read the book together and finally agreed on something--the book is good! We understand each other's pain and I think we have a very good chance of saving our marriage. I recommend it highly!