Make Sense of the Betrayal

Understanding the underlying reasons for betrayal helps clarify emotional responses and aids in the healing process, ensuring that both partners can move forward.

Cheating Statistics – Who Cheats More, Men or Women?

Cheating Statistics – Who Cheats More, Men or Women?

Infidelity, a complex and often painful issue has been the subject of countless studies aiming to understand its prevalence and …
Sylvia Smith

By Sylvia Smith

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 6  min read

Is Flirting Cheating? 9 Ways Flirting Can Hurt a Relationship

Is Flirting Cheating? 9 Ways Flirting Can Hurt a Relationship

Is a little flirting outside your relationship really that bad? It might seem like just a bit of fun, but …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 9  min read

What Is Compulsive Cheating Disorder? 9 Signs & Ways to Cope

What Is Compulsive Cheating Disorder? 9 Signs & Ways to Cope

Have you ever heard of Compulsive Cheating Disorder (CCD)? It’s more than just cheating in a relationship. It’s when someone …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 6  min read

7 Traumatic Effects of Cheating Fathers on Daughters

7 Traumatic Effects of Cheating Fathers on Daughters

Every child deserves to grow in a loving environment, surrounded by the warmth and love of their parents and loved …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 6  min read

7 Long-Term Psychological Effects of Infidelity & How to Cope

7 Long-Term Psychological Effects of Infidelity & How to Cope

Have you ever been cheated on? It’s like the rug getting ripped out from under you. One minute you feel …
Callen Winslow

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 11  min read

ADHD and Infidelity: 7 Coping Strategies for Couple

ADHD and Infidelity: 7 Coping Strategies for Couple

Infidelity can have devastating effects on relationships, leaving partners feeling betrayed, hurt, and questioning the very foundation of their connection. …
Callen Winslow

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7  min read

What Role Does a Sexless Relationship Play in Infidelity?

What Role Does a Sexless Relationship Play in Infidelity?

Cheating in any form or circumstance can never be justified. And that includes infidelity in a sexless relationship. A relationship, …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 12  min read

How Common Is Cheating and Infidelity?

How Common Is Cheating and Infidelity?

Fidelity is often an important aspect of marriage. But sometimes, marriages are faced with a situation where one partner cheats …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 7  min read

Do Affairs That Break up a Marriage Last? 5 Factors

Do Affairs That Break up a Marriage Last? 5 Factors

Different people define “affairs” in different ways. For some, it is not yet an affair until the clothes have been …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 8  min read

How Do Cheaters Suffer: 12 Possible Consequences to Face

How Do Cheaters Suffer: 12 Possible Consequences to Face

Do cheaters suffer the consequences of their actions? Whether they know it or not, their secret actions take a toll …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 11  min read

20 Possible Reasons Why a Cheating Person Shows No Remorse

20 Possible Reasons Why a Cheating Person Shows No Remorse

If you have ever had an unfaithful partner, you expect them to feel guilty about their infidelity. Your reaction to …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Silvana Mici

Coach| 9  min read

10 Common Types of Cheating in a Relationship & How to Deal

10 Common Types of Cheating in a Relationship & How to Deal

Cheating in a relationship is a deeply hurtful and damaging betrayal that can shatter trust and leave emotional scars that …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Anne Duvaux

Coach| 9  min read

Why Do Married Men Cheat: Potential Signs & Reasons

Why Do Married Men Cheat: Potential Signs & Reasons

The topic of infidelity within seemingly happy marriages is both intriguing and disheartening. Despite appearing content in their relationships, some …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 14  min read

23 Things to Know When Having an Affair With a Married Woman

23 Things to Know When Having an Affair With a Married Woman

Entering into a romantic affair with a married woman is a path filled with complexity and emotional intensity. It’s a …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 15  min read

Why Do Some Affairs Last for Years: 15 Possible Reasons

Why Do Some Affairs Last for Years: 15 Possible Reasons

Affairs are complex and emotionally charged situations that can significantly affect individuals, relationships, and families. While many affairs are brief …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 13  min read