How to tell kids about an affair

An affair is one of the most traumatic and devastating periods that any couple might go through. But after the pain of the affair, and the challenge of the “recovery,” another issue may present itself – Should you tell your children? The way a couple handles this issue can impact their relationship with their kids in both the short and the long term. While no one solution is a perfect fit for all couples, Rick Reynolds, founder of AffairRecovery.com, a new online service designed to help those struggling with the consequences of infidelity, has put together a list of tips and insights that may help guide parents through this difficult decision and subsequent conversations with their children.
When and what should you tell your children?
More information about how to recover from an affair and actions to take after infidelity, include a free “Affair Analyzer” tool, are available at AffairRecovery.com
Is an affair something you have had to deal with in your relationship? Did you tell your children? How did you start the discussion?