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The Golden Child Who Has an Affair
As paradoxical as it sounds, an affair can sometimes stem from being too... perfect . Enter the golden child, who spends a lifetime...
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Jun 20, 20253 min read
Narcissism and Infidelity: An Insatiable Quest for Validation and Adoration
This week's Fidelity Factor is a big one, because the overlap between narcissism and affairs is high . Not all affairs are had by...
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Jun 14, 20254 min read
Emotional Immaturity: The Silent Foundation for Many Affairs
Emotional immaturity can quietly sabotage a relationship, especially when it comes to handling conflict, unmet needs, or vulnerability....
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Jun 8, 20253 min read
How Abandonment Fears Can Fuel Infidelity
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 —...
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Jun 2, 20252 min read
The Affair as an Assertion of Control
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...
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May 23, 20253 min read
How a Scarcity Mentality Fuels Infidelity
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...
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May 16, 20252 min read
Self-Worth and Vulnerability to Infidelity
Unworthiness is one of the quietest, most insidious forces behind infidelity. Shaky self-worth is so easy to dismiss ; "I don't have an...
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May 12, 20253 min read
The Mother Wound and Infidelity
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...
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May 7, 20253 min read
Infidelity and the Father Wound
The concept of the father wound refers to emotional injuries sustained from a father who was absent, critical, abusive, emotionally...
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Apr 25, 20253 min read
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Curiosity can contribute to an affair by sparking a desire to explore something new, whether that involves another person , a different...
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Apr 21, 20252 min read
All It Takes to Stoke an Affair is Outside Interest
When someone outside the marriage shows interest—whether it’s a flirtatious comment, a lingering glance, or simply remembering small...
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Apr 11, 20252 min read
Is There a Connection Between ADHD and Infidelity?
The Intersection of ADHD and Infidelity Let me be entirely clear: ADHD doesn’t cause infidelity. I repeat, ADHD does not cause a person...
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Apr 6, 20252 min read
Did You Cheat Because You Were Bored?
Boredom: A Vulnerable Void Filled by Infidelity When life becomes predictable—managing schedules, raising kids, going to work—it’s easy...
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Apr 6, 20253 min read
When Love Feels Like a Cage: How Enmeshment Can Lead to Infidelity
Have you ever felt like you're losing yourself in a relationship—like your identity is slowly blending into your partner’s? That’s...
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Mar 23, 20252 min read
The Entitlement Trap: How a Sense of Entitlement (or Lack Thereof) Fuels Infidelity
Entitlement & Affairs: When "I Deserve More" Leads to Betrayal Have you ever said to yourself, " I deserve this " to justify a decision?...
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Mar 23, 20253 min read
Boundaries: The Most Essential Part of Avoiding Infidelity
Imagine that having clear personal boundaries in a relationship is like putting up a sturdy fence around your home. Without a strong...
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Mar 10, 20252 min read
What's the Connection Between Substance Use and Infidelity?
Substance Use and Infidelity Substance use can significantly impair judgment and lower inhibitions, setting the stage for impulsive...
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Mar 2, 20252 min read
Affair That Arise from Realizing What You Want After You're Already Married
An affair often begins when someone realizes that what they once wanted from life or marriage no longer aligns with who they’ve become....
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Feb 21, 20253 min read
An Affair as a Reclamation of Lost Parts of Ourselves
Sometimes, infidelity arises from a diminished sense of self—a feeling that one’s true identity has been overshadowed by the demands of...
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Feb 14, 20252 min read
Affairs That Begin Because of Frequent Interaction: Workplace Affairs, Community Affairs, and Affairs Between Friends
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....
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Feb 7, 20252 min read
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