This week's Fidelity Factor is a big one, because the overlap between narcissism and affairs is high . Not all affairs are had by...

Emotional immaturity can quietly sabotage a relationship, especially when it comes to handling conflict, unmet needs, or vulnerability....

A fear of abandonment doesn’t always look like a person who is clinging or pleading to be chosen. Sometimes, it shows up as an affair —...

I see it time and again: an affair as the way a person reclaims a sense of personal control and autonomy they've critically lost along...

A scarcity mentality can make a person feel that love, attention, intimacy, or happiness is in short supply — and that if you don’t take...

Unworthiness is one of the quietest, most insidious forces behind infidelity. Shaky self-worth is so easy to dismiss ; "I don't have an...

For many, an affair is not just about sex or excitement; it’s an unconscious attempt to fill an emotional gap. Where did the emotional...

The concept of the father wound refers to emotional injuries  sustained from a father who was absent, critical, abusive, emotionally...

Curiosity can contribute to an affair by sparking a desire to explore something new, whether that involves another person , a different...

When someone outside the marriage shows interest—whether it’s a flirtatious comment, a lingering glance, or simply remembering small...

The Intersection of ADHD and Infidelity   Let me be entirely clear: ADHD doesn’t cause infidelity. I repeat, ADHD does not cause a person...

Boredom: A Vulnerable Void Filled by Infidelity   When life becomes predictable—managing schedules, raising kids, going to work—it’s easy...

Have you ever felt like you're losing yourself in a relationship—like your identity is slowly blending into your partner’s? That’s...

Entitlement & Affairs: When "I Deserve More" Leads to Betrayal  Have you ever said to yourself, " I deserve this " to justify a decision?...

Imagine that having clear personal boundaries in a relationship is like putting up a sturdy fence around your home. Without a strong...

Substance Use and Infidelity   Substance use can significantly impair judgment and lower inhibitions, setting the stage for impulsive...

An affair often begins when someone realizes that what they once wanted from life or marriage no longer aligns with who they’ve become....

Sometimes, infidelity arises from a diminished sense of self—a feeling that one’s true identity has been overshadowed by the demands of...

Imagine you work side-by-side with someone every day—a coworker you grab coffee with or a friend you often collaborate with on projects....

Cortisol addiction can play a significant role in the experience of an affair by creating a physiological and emotional cycle that...