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Infidelity is a painful and complex issue that many couples face. Understanding why it happens is crucial for addressing and potentially preventing it. Cheating can shatter trust, break hearts and disrupt families, leading to long-term emotional and psychological consequences. While every situation is unique, certain patterns and reasons frequently emerge when examining why married people cheat. In this article, we will delve into the five most common reasons spouses cheat, shedding light on the underlying factors that drive infidelity.

5 common reasons married people cheat

Only 10% of the hundreds of couples I’ve treated in Couples Counseling were willing and able to develop emotional intimacy. Most people find it to be too messy. One operational definition of emotional intimacy might be the unity created by two committed and unique individuals. The messy challenge is to honor your individuality while attending to the couple's unity. Let’s look at four levels of messiness and how to clean them up.

Challenges of Emotional Intimacy

In the journey of finding a suitable partner, many women encounter potential red flags that might indicate deeper underlying issues. One such concern is dating men over 40 who still live with their parents. While living with family can be due to various reasons, it often suggests potential challenges in terms of independence, responsibility and future planning. This article will delve into why women should approach such relationships with caution, examining the possible implications and what to consider before making any commitments.

Why women should be cautious of men over 40 living with their parents

Growing up with narcissistic caregivers can be traumatic due to dysfunctional behavior patterns experienced. These experiences can lead many survivors to develop personality traits due to adversity. Acknowledging these common traits, if applicable, can help empower survivors to break the cycle of trauma. Brielle grew up in a household where...

10 Common Traits of Being Raised by Narcissistic Parents

When we think of a mother, we think of unconditional love, warmth, honesty, and compassion—someone who is inviolable. But what about the psychopathic mother? What can her children expect?. Children of psychopaths are an “inconvenience”. In very blunt language, preeminent psychopathy expert Dr. Robert D. Hare states, “Psychopaths...

The Fate of Children With Psychopathic Mothers

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Understanding the Reasons Why Women Lose Respect for Men. Respect forms the backbone of any healthy relationship. When it starts to wane, the entire relationship can suffer. In a recent article, I wrote about what makes men lose respect for women. While we can say that these behaviors would cause someone of any gender to lose respect, the differences are interesting.

What Makes a Woman Lose Respect for a Man?

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Kratom, a drug sold at U.S. gas stations and on the internet, has some serious risks and has caused deaths. Kratom alkaloids differ from heroin as they have opioid plus serotonergic, adrenergic, and other effects. Scientists are trying to separate the constituents of Mitragyna speciosa Korth leaves to find new...

What We Know About Kratom

Joseph Campbell's hero's journey is a profound blueprint for individual change. Systemic relational change requires a more multifaceted approach. The relational hero's journey takes into consideration systemic resistance to change. Sharing a relational-change blueprint helps partners grow individually while enriching their relationship. Co-authored with Galit Romanelli, M.A. "The goal of...

The Relational Hero’s Journey

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. In the movies and television, there are so many movies and series, which tell the stories, where there are main narcissistic characters, for example, Gaston, in Beauty in the Beast, Frank Underwood in House of Cards, Mitch Hiller in Enough and Stephen DeMarco in Tell Me Lies. These fictional character roles represent an individual is extremely cunning and dominating, has no emotions or very little, and who portrays a different facet of him publicly while acting entirely opposite at home. As for the rest of you, who have never had a chance to meet a patient directly diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), those qualities listed above might appear as if they were being largely overstated – seeing how many individuals using this word aimlessly or simply believe a narcissist is just someone too full of themselves or overly self-assured. However, experts stress that those traits mentioned have not been saturated, overemphasized, or overglorified by Hollywood. However, in the real world, they are a few of the traits that can present a person with NPD, respectively.

A Psychologist's List of the Top 8 Things That Narcissists Hates.

True intimacy creates deep connections, making us feel understood, valued, and loved. Intimacy isn't just romantic; there are five essential types for fulfilling relationships. Discover your intimacy blocks and how to overcome them in order to improve your relationships. Imagine feeling deeply connected to the people in your life, knowing...

The 5 Types of Intimacy You Need to Know

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Abstinence builds discipline, strength, and clarity of vision. At least, that’s what our parents said. But with wokeness came the freedom to believe whatever and do however we please. Fast forward to today, and the younger generation has become weary of dating recklessly and without purpose, resulting in a new trend called “Boysober.” The “Boysober” dating trend is gaining traction in 2024, primarily among Gen Z ladies, who are choosing to abstain from romantic relationships to focus on personal growth and flourishing mental health. But there’s a slight difference between being “Boysober” and traditional celibacy.

Gen Zs Are Rebranding Celibacy And Calling It Boysober

Accommodations are available to empower neurodivergent children in and out of school. Parents should understand how accommodations can make experiences better for their neurodivergent child. Listen to the neurodivergent child and give them the tools and resources they need to succeed. As parents, we often hear about accommodations for our...

Year-Round Accommodations for Neurodivergent Children

Imagine this scenario: You’re at the dinner table, recounting a challenging day at work, hoping for a listening ear and maybe a comforting word. But instead of the empathy you seek, you’re met with a dismissive glance and a sudden change of subject to your narcissistic wife’s latest achievement.

20 Signs of a Narcissistic Wife You Should Be Aware Of

Let’s face it, relationships can get complicated, especially when it comes to friendships with the opposite sex. Picture this: your wife has a guy best friend. They’ve known each other for years, share inside jokes, and have a bond that’s undeniably strong. As her husband, you might find yourself wondering, “Can a married woman be friends with a man without it causing issues in our marriage?”

Can a Woman Be Friends With a Man: Scenarios and Strategies

Have you ever scrolled through your phone mindlessly while sitting across from your partner in comfortable silence? It can be a common scene in many relationships. The daily grind can lull even the most passionate couples into a routine of unspoken expectations. But what if the key to unlocking a...

150 Powerful Questions to Deepen Your Relationship and Connect

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Ghosting is thought of in terms of romantic relationships, but new research shows it happens at work, too. New research shows that Dark Triad traits, especially psychopathy, may feed into a new type of ghosting. By reading the signals of a potential new relationship partner, you can help keep ghosting’s...

The Strange Ghosting Behavior of Dark Triad People

A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy reveals the four sadistic mind games you should watch out for if you’re in a relationship with a narcissist or psychopath. Narcissistic people don’t live by any kind of moral code, so they play the game of, “I’ll do whatever I want...

4 Sadistic Mind Games Narcissists and Psychopaths Play In Relationships (That Empathic People Never Do)

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What Straight Therapists Need To Know About Gay Male Clients

Don’t be quick to assume why your client is coming; more will be there than meets the eye. Peel back the layers—he may look good but...

What Straight Therapists Need To Know About Gay Male Clients

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