🕊️ Conflict & resolution · #151

How do I look after my emotional health throughout the process of repairing my marriage after infidelity?

Repairing a marriage demands a lot of emotional energy, so looking after yourself is not selfishness but a necessity. Allah says: “in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest” (Surah ar-Ra'd 13:28), so make prayer, du'a and dhikr a calming support. Share the burden with someone trustworthy or a counsellor, not by spreading it on social media. Look after your sleep, eating and routines that give you stability. Allow yourself to feel sad or angry without punishing yourself. Set reasonable expectations: recovery has ups and downs and does not happen in a day. If you feel you are drowning, seek professional help. See mental health.

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Surah ar-Ra'd 13:28

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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