Discovering that your partner has had an affair is miserable. Trust is shattered and the betrayed partner is left feeling angry, hurt and rejected. But an affair doesn't have to spell the end of a relationship. For a relationship to recover, it's vital to try and understand why the affair started. Then you can cope with the aftermath.

If you suspect your partner is having an affair or have been hurt by a partner's infidelity, here's expert advice to help you cope and get your life back on track.