Thischeating sagacomes to you from the guy who got exactly that.
The manshared his storyonline looking for some comfort, yet faced incessant roasting and little support.
So, weve reached out to Kathy Nickerson, PhD.
Read her expert insights below!
Its a fascinating and heartbreaking phenomenon, she says.
Youd think theyd understand, but emotionally, it doesnt work that way.
Often, cheaters have ways to justify their infidelity.
Dr. Nickerson notes that some cheaters are driven by ego and narcissism.
They believe that rules dont apply to them.
They avoid feelings and conflict at all costs because engaging in either makes them feel deeply unsafe.
At the core, being cheated on hurtseven for cheaters.
It forces them to confront painful truths theyd rather ignore, making the betrayal feel even more devastating.
But why is he only now thinking about the consequences of his actions?
Dr. Nickerson says that for many cheaters, affairs arent about hurting their partners.
Many people turn to infidelity to numb their own pain.
Check out the results:
