Why You Still Want Them Even After They Cheated

The Infidelity Recovery Podcast · Sep 3, 2026 · 8m

Why do you still want your partner after they cheated on you?

You might feel disgusted by what they did while simultaneously wanting to be close to them, sleep with them, save the relationship, or desperately feel chosen by them again. That contradiction can make you question your self-respect, but attachment doesn't automatically disappear just because you learned something painful.

In this episode, I break down why betrayal can sometimes make your desire for your partner feel even stronger, why the person who hurt you may still feel like the person you want comfort from, and how to separate…