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Exploring Emotional Disconnect, Temptation, and the Path to Healing
Cheating is one of the hardest things to deal with in a relationship. What’s surprising is that even good, loving people can sometimes cheat. It’s not always because they don’t care about their partner. So, why does it happen? Let’s dive into the reasons and find ways to prevent it from happening.
It’s Not Always About Attraction — It’s About Feeling Distant
Cheating often starts when someone feels emotionally distant from their partner. Maybe they feel unappreciated, unseen, or ignored. That gap can make them look for connection elsewhere.
A friend of mine once told me, “I felt invisible in my marriage. But then someone at work started noticing me. It wasn’t something I planned, but it felt good to be seen.”
The Stats Don’t Lie
In a 2018 study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, nearly 47% of people who cheated said they did it because they felt emotionally disconnected from their partner.
Make time to talk to your partner about how they’re feeling. Sometimes, even small conversations can make a…
