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Can someone give me more info on EA
#417526 09/19/02 01:02 PM
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I have learned here that what my H did was an emotional affair, untill now I never knew they existed and all this time I though I have been over reacting. If anyone has any experice with this or knows of links that could help me would you please post them. I am a mess inside. I plan on talking to my H Friday night about how to handle our recovery process. He thinks I am nuts for being so upset for when nothing happened with him sexually. BTW I posted my saga about what has been going on a few posts down entitled "I need help, new here" if you need more info. Also I am still learing what the abbreviations mean so if you could help me out there too I would appreciate it.

Thanks Maia

Maia M for 3 1/2 years know been together for 9years
3kids - girl 3 1/2, girl 18 months, boy 3 months
D-day - 8/02 (EA) lasted 4 1/2 months
Re: Can someone give me more info on EA
#417527 09/19/02 08:14 PM
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Hi,

Have you read the basic concepts section at the top of this page? If so, you will find excerpts from the book surviving an affair and it discusses what an EA is. The book his needs/her needs will help you understand how to meet your H's emotional needs and how he can meet yours.

EAs are hard to deal with. PA's sound more gross because of the s3x but EAs are much harder to break because of the fantasy. Once you have seen someone necked, there is no more wondering, ya know?!?!!? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> So the EA can be more damaging. However, your H's EA is not as long as others so read the info, get with a good MC or even phone counsel with Steve or Jennifer. You will find this info helpful.

take care,
L.
Re: Can someone give me more info on EA
#417528 09/19/02 10:37 PM
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I would suggest reading the book Torn Asunder. It gives a lot of information on EAs and why they are so destructive, often worse than PAs. Don't let him tell you that because 'nothing happened,' it's okay. It's not. EAs usually turn physical because of the intense emotions involved. Counseling saved our marriage, have you gone? good luck

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