I received this question from our Have A Question page this weekend: My husband and I have been married almost a year. About 4 months ago he came home from work and started to look up a porn site. He…
How do I build trust in him again?
Glossary Term: forgiveness
Definition: "Forgiveness refers to the voluntary process by which one partner absolves the other of a perceived offense, letting go of resentment and thoughts of retribution, thereby promoting healing, reconciliation, and growth in the marital relationship."
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