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Episode 55: Infidelity Part 1 - Why do people cheat? with Ashley Mariani
Content note: This episode discusses infidelity and relational betrayal. Please listen with care.
Infidelity is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in relationships. Ashley Mariani joins us in this first part of our two-part series; we explore why people cheat — moving beyond blame, shame, and oversimplified narratives.
Together, Ashley and I unpack what infidelity really means, the many forms it can take, and the deeper emotional, relational, and psychological factors that often sit underneath betrayal. We discuss attachment styles, unmet needs, secrecy, trauma, and why…
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