Bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has announced a special screening for her new film, I Had An Affair With My Husband, to be held Wednesday, July 1 at 6 pm at Basie Center Cinemas Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey. The screening will be free and open to the public.
The film explores a unique and humorous dynamic between a married couple. The wife finds herself falling in love with a new voice her husband has developed, leading to an improved intimate life but also triggering intense jealousy in the husband toward his own voice. The narrative follows their journey as they navigate these unusual feelings, eventually seeking help from a therapist. Ultimately, the couple reaches an honest understanding: while the voice is a fantasy they can occasionally enjoy—and perhaps expand upon with other personas—their real love for one another remains the foundation of their relationship.
Dr. Holstein stated, “Both myself and my husband, Dr. Russell Holstein are very excited about the film. The film developed in our minds as we found ourselves reacting to some things that happened to ourselves. Without giving the plot away let me just say that the story that developed was one that we lived through. We were the patients in real life that had to work through what we felt. As psychologists we ended up believing that there are many facets to romance that are difficult but also can be fun and amazing. And this is so important as most people in a relationship really hope it can work.” She added, “Get ready to laugh your way through this film. It is funny and reveals how some of life's romantic difficulties can be handled and better understood.”
In conjunction with the film release, Dr. Holstein is offering a free ebook giveaway of her book Women's Freedom, Unfinished Love Stories, 2nd Edition on June 28 and 29, 2026, available at Amazon. The book explores the struggles and desires of young women in the 1960s, delving into the complexities of sexuality, identity, and self-discovery. Dr. Holstein’s work often wraps Positive Psychology concepts in engaging media, including films, books, and podcasts.
Dr. Holstein is known for her award-winning films and coming-of-age selfie films, as well as her six bestselling books. She created The Selfie Showcase, a project allowing young people ages 13 to 18 to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to them via selfie videos. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at selfiefilmmakers.com. Dr. Holstein’s primary website is enchantedself.com.
The film I Had An Affair With My Husband will be released in late June 2026. This lighthearted romp uses an unusual scenario to explore real themes of honesty and fantasy within a marriage, offering audiences both humor and insight into relationship dynamics.
