Infidelity in relationships and marriage
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Ways to cop with infidelity in marriage
6 days ago The topic of infidelity and cheating spouses is everywhere. We hear about it frequently in the media and have seen the marriages of friends or.
Infidelity: Understanding the Affair – And Rebuilding Your Relationship
There are many reasons why married people cheat. Frustration in the marriage is one common trigger; the cheater may make several attempts to solve problems to no avail. Maybe they had second thoughts about getting married or they were jealous over the attention given to a new baby and neither had the skill set to communicate these feelings. Perhaps the straying spouse has childhood baggage — neglect, abuse, or a parent who cheated — that interferes with his or her ability to maintain a committed relationship. Less often, the cheater doesn't value monogamy, lacks empathy, or simply doesn't care about the consequences. We will take a look at a number of risk factors and causes for cheating, but it's important to point out up front that a partner doesn't cause their spouse to cheat. Whether it was a cry for help, an exit strategy, or a means to get revenge after being cheated on themselves, the cheater alone is responsible for cheating.
Upwards of 40% of married couples are impacted by infidelity,1 and interferes with his or her ability to maintain a committed relationship.
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An estimated 40 percent of American marriages experience at least one episode of infidelity. Studies show more men than women cheat, but they often do it for the same reasons. While infidelity is a factor in many divorces, half of American marriages survive an extramarital affair. New social science and medical research is contributing to understanding the causes of infidelity. A discussion on what drives people to cheat and how infidelity can affect children and the whole family. Scott Haltzman , a longtime therapist and expert on infidelity and marriage, addresses your questions about relationships, why people cheat and how to rebuild trust after an affair. Some questions have been edited for space and clarity.
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