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Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Why This Common Phrase is Wrong
In this solo episode, I challenge one of the most commonly repeated relationship mantras: "once a cheater, always a cheater."
Drawing from research and my personal experience, I explore why this phrase is not only inaccurate but potentially harmful. I break down the critical difference between serial cheaters and situational affairs, share surprising statistics about infidelity recurrence, and discuss how society weaponizes the "cheater" label—especially against women.
In this episode:
The data behind who cheats again (and who doesn't)
Serial cheaters vs. one-time affairs: key differences
Why…
The skinny
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