Cheating / Infidelity

Unwanted, trapped, resentful, deprived, bored, not enough.

• “I deserve this because my needs are not met.”
• “I need to feel desired.”
• “If I am wanted by someone else, I have value.”
• “Commitment traps me.”
• “I can avoid rejection by keeping an exit.”
• “My desire is more important than honesty.”

Facing unmet needs, resentment, fear of commitment, boredom, and the truth before betrayal occurs. Infidelity may provide validation, novelty, revenge, escape, power, or a way to avoid vulnerability and accountability.

Ask, "What honest conversation am I avoiding by seeking attention, fantasy, or secrecy elsewhere?"