Ask the Therapist: My Husband Had an Affair, and I Divorced Him. Should Our Kids Know Why?

My friends think our children should know the truth.

View in browser May 22, 2025, 5:15 a.m. Eastern time Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist and best-selling author, offers readers advice on life's tough questions. Marta Monteiro My Husband Had an Affair, and I Divorced Him. Should Our Kids Know Why? My friends think our children should know the truth. Open now If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Ask the Therapist from The New York Times. To stop receiving Ask the Therapist, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018