Our relational blueprints are often shaped by our early relationships with parents or primary caregivers and can have a significant influence on who we are drawn to romantically and how we interact within a partnership.

"One person has an affair, but two people are responsible for the creation and the continuation of their relationship" - Esther Perel.

If you’re in a relationship that has experienced infidelity and remain, as a couple, committed to recovering from this experience, the below suggested steps can be a starting point for a renewed path.

The following outlines some dynamics between what can be referred to as higher-desire partners (HDPs) and lower-desire partners (LDPs), offering insight into how to potentially create and maintain a satisfying and connected sex life even when partners do not desire the same levels of sexual interest.