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 film, which will be released in late June 2026, explores a unique and humorous dynamic between a married couple, where the wife falls in love with a new voice her husband has developed, leading to improved intimacy but also intense jealousy from the husband toward his own voice. The couple eventually seeks therapy to navigate these feelings, ultimately realizing that while the voice is a fantasy they can occasionally enjoy, their real love remains foundational.
Dr. Holstein, a positive psychologist, and her husband, Dr. Russell Holstein, drew from their own experiences to create the film. 'Both myself and my husband are very excited about the film,' Dr. Holstein stated. '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.'
In conjunction with the film release, Dr. Holstein is offering a free ebook giveaway of 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, focusing on sexuality, identity, and self-discovery through the journeys of three college students.
Dr. Holstein is known for wrapping positive psychology concepts in engaging media, including six bestselling books, self-esteem workbooks for girls, award-winning films, podcasts, and stage plays. Her latest workbook for kids, Secrets, achieved bestseller status in the 'Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression' category. She also created The Selfie Showcase, a project allowing young people ages 13 to 18 to voice their opinions on important subjects via selfie videos.
The film screening is free and open to the public, offering a lighthearted romp that uses an unusual scenario to explore real themes of honesty and fantasy within a marriage. As Dr. Holstein noted, 'This film makes clear how some amount of confusion can also lead to fun and challenges that can be handled. In fact, get ready to laugh your way through this film.'
