Unhappy marriages don’t cause infidelity — being unfaithful does. This distinction matters more than most people (and some therapists) realize.

Infidelity may turn your world upside down, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, and confused. If you’re asking yourself, “How do I heal from being cheated on and lied to?” you’re not alone. Below, ...

Infidelity creates a seismic disruption in relationships, leaving behind profound hurt, confusion, and fractured trust. The stability once taken for granted suddenly vanishes, prompting deep ...

In support communities, a recurring theme is that alcohol and infidelity can feed off each other. Drinking lowers inhibitions ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Infidelity can deeply destabilize a relationship, leaving both ...

The reasons for seeking a lover are as varied as the people involved. From a lack of love or attention in the main ...

According to a U.S. News survey, financial infidelity was most common for 18- to 25-year-olds. Hiding debts and/or accounts from a partner was the most common financial secret. The most-cited reason ...

The second edition of my book Secrets to Surviving Infidelity is on sale in February 2025. When the first edition was released in in 2013, there wasn’t much conversation about AI. In the same year, ...

Infidelity impacts individuals differently, with some signs finding trust irrevocably broken. For Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn, and Leo, betrayal shatters their perception of the relationship, leading ...