Does couples therapy after infidelity really work?

That’s an interesting point, BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought of it that way—that therapy is a tool and its success isn’t guaranteed. You mentioned that it often makes things feel harder before they get better because it forces you to confront painful truths. That makes a lot of sense. For couples who have gone through that difficult phase, what does that typically look like? Is there a common turning point where they start to see progress, or is it a very gradual process? I’m curious to learn more about navigating that initial, challenging part of the therapy journey.