Popular marriage counsellor, Kwaku Adumatta, has warned about the devastating emotional and psychological impact of infidelity in marriage.
According to him, the shock of discovering a partner’s betrayal can have severe consequences, including death.
Speaking in an interview on Max TV, counsellor Adumatta explained that the initial shock of learning about a partner’s infidelity often leads to denial, confusion, and intense emotional pain.
“You’ll ask questions like, ‘I can’t believe this,’ or ‘How could he/she do this to me?’ That immediate shock, if you are not strong, can kill you, make you sick, or even drive you mad,” he said.
He emphasised that heartbreak is a leading cause of mental health crises, stating that many patients in psychiatric facilities are on admission due to relationship trauma.
“Go to the asylums; most of the people there are because of heartbreak. Heartbreak can destroy an individual,” he stated.
He also cautioned against confiding in the wrong people during such painful situations, as negative advice can escalate the problem.
“If you open up to the wrong person and they say things like, ‘If I were you, I’d kill him/her,’ such statements can influence you,” he warned.
On how to cope with betrayal, the counsellor advised individuals not to blame themselves or fall into self-pity after experiencing heartbreak.
He said maintaining a blameless mindset is the first step toward recovery.
Watch the video below:
The first shock you get when you’re being cheated on can kill you if you’re not strong – Counsellor Kwaku Adumatta | #Marriage #cheater #MaxTV #MaxOnline #FYP pic.twitter.com/HdlxNg69wn
— Max TV Ghana (@maxtvgh) February 11, 2025
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