Do you feel stuck in a cycle of conflicting thoughts and emotions? Contradicting feelings can be draining, confusing, and overwhelming — but do they need to be? According to Dr. Marie Murphy, in order to resolve these contradictions, you must first acknowledge the good parts of your infidelity situation. While it’s essential to recognize these emotions, it doesn’t mean they need to define your relationship. Dr. Murphy says that the best way to overcome these difficult thoughts is to have self-acceptance about the positives and negatives associated with your behaviors — and then take action. In this episode of Your Secret is Safe With Me, Dr. Marie Murphy talks about finding relief and freedom from the contradicting emotions in an infidelity situation. Listen in as Dr. Murphy talks about the importance of self-acceptance, how she resolved a contradiction in her own life, and what it means to look at your behaviors in neutral terms.