‘Unfaithful & Unrepentant’ Shows Why Some Relationships Should Not Be Saved After An Affair

Renowned infidelity expert Dr. Talal Alsaleem is challenging conventional wisdom with his book, “Unfaithful & Unrepentant: Affairs Beyond the Hope of Repair,” exploring why some relationships cannot — and should not — be saved after an affair.

Unlike most relationship guides that focus on rebuilding trust and restoring relationships after infidelity, Alsaleem argues that not all affairs can be repaired, and attempting to do so in certain cases only prolongs emotional distress.

Widely recognized as the father of modern infidelity counseling, Alsaleem is a licensed marriage and family therapist and previously published “Infidelity: The Best Worst Thing That Could Happen to Your Marriage.” He is the founder of The Infidelity Counseling Center and the creator of Systematic Affair Recovery Therapy (SART)™, a revolutionary approach that has transformed the field of infidelity counseling.

In “Unfaithful & Unrepentant,” Alsaleem introduces distinct archetypes of unfaithful partners, explaining their origins and the obstacles they create in the healing process.

According to Alsaleem, healing together is not always the right path. Understanding when a relationship is beyond repair is just as important as knowing how to recover from infidelity.

The book provides clarity and guidance for those grappling with betrayal, helping them make informed decisions about their future. By addressing the misunderstandings that often derail the recovery process, Alsaleem presents a more realistic approach to healing — one that empowers individuals to move forward rather than stay trapped in relationships that cannot be mended.

With “Unfaithful & Unrepentant,” Alsaleem reshapes the conversation on infidelity, offering a much-needed alternative perspective for those seeking true healing and closure.