• How did you find out about your spouse’s unfaithfulness?  Did you discover it yourself or did your spouse confess it you?
  • If you don’t mind me asking, how long did the affair go on before you became aware?
  • I know that you feel very betrayed.  Can you describe some of that to me so that I can help you process those emotions?
  • Is this your first experience with this kind of thing or has it been part of your life before, either in your marriage or in your family growing up?
  • Can you envision yourself moving through this difficult time and toward reconciliation with your spouse, even if that takes a long time?
  • Even if you can’t picture reconciliation right now, will you please consider the importance of forgiveness for your own sake so that bitterness doesn’t grow in your heart?
  • Are you willing to follow God’s plan for you, your marriage, and your family, rather than being led by your feelings?
  • Do you believe God can answer your prayers?  Can I pray with you through this difficult time in your life? 
  • Do you have close friends and family around to support you and point you toward Christ?
  • Tell me about your spouse? What were they like when you first met? What attracted you to them? Why did you choose to marry them? What has changed over time?
  • What do you believe need to be the next steps for you and your spouse?
  • I believe that the most important relationship in your life is the one you have with Jesus Christ. Can you tell me about that?
  • What do you need from me right now to help you get through today?