Betrayal

“All human beings seek a committed, secure, and peaceful relationship, and in the shadow of such a relationship, they grow and thrive. In order to maintain this relationship, it is necessary to establish specific boundaries and rules. If one of the partners violates these boundaries and rules, betrayal occurs. Betrayal is a scourge of relationships and leads to their collapse. Betrayal is one of the most important issues in the field of couple therapy and interpersonal relationships, as it can overshadow the marital life of the couple and cause significant changes. Undoubtedly, betrayal does not happen in a moment, and its reasons are numerous and varied. Therefore, we aim to explore betrayal and its causes.”

7 Types of People Who Are More Likely to Cheat

1. People who easily lie and are good at lying are also prone to cheating.
2. People who disregard the pain of others and easily overlook it are more likely to cheat than empathetic individuals.
3. Individuals without commitment, who do not feel a sense of responsibility towards financial, familial, professional, or personal matters, are also prone to cheating. It is important to note that personality disorders significantly affect commitment, so personality disorders must be considered when analyzing the issue of cheating. The likelihood of cheating is higher among individuals with histrionic (dramatic), narcissistic, paranoid, and bipolar personality disorders. For example, an individual with bipolar disorder in a manic episode may be prone to cheating due to high excitement-seeking and impulsivity.
4. If someone has parents who were unfaithful, constantly lied to each other, or hid important matters from one another, the individual may model their behavior after them. Therefore, it is recommended to consider all factors before marriage.
5. People who were raised in cold families and did not receive the necessary emotional warmth and comfort from their family are more likely to seek excitement outside the family. In general, couples who merely co-exist without spending quality time together, engaging in daily conversations, shared recreational activities, and necessary interactions, are more prone to cheating. In other words, a healthy family is one in which family members at least share one meal together each day.
6. Neglect, humiliation, or being ignored by one partner can encourage the other to cheat. When one partner constantly shows affection but is ignored, this suppressed anger can lead to cheating. If the individual displays mature behavior, they can express their anger in a managed way rather than suppressing it and letting it manifest as cheating.
7. An individual who lacks the ability to say no is more likely to cheat when placed in a cheating situation.”

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18 Main Reasons for Infidelity

1. Desire for Variety: One of the main reasons for infidelity is the desire for variety, which is more commonly observed in men and has various reasons that are beyond the scope of this article.
2. Coldness in the Relationship: If the couple no longer feels the same attraction, desire, and affection towards each other, they may fall into the trap of infidelity.
3. Forced Marriage: A marriage that is based on force or pressure, without mutual desire, can lead to infidelity.
4. Revenge: Sometimes one partner cheats simply as a form of revenge against the other, in retaliation for their actions.
5. Unmet Sexual Needs: If one partner has sexual problems or disabilities, it can create an opportunity for infidelity in the other partner.
6. Curiosity: Interacting with people who share their personal experiences of infidelity can create curiosity in an individual, leading them towards infidelity. This issue is more common in men.
7. Feeling of Insecurity in the Relationship: If one partner constantly threatens the other with abandonment or divorce, it puts the relationship at risk of infidelity.
8. Unrealistic Sexual Expectations: Watching unrealistic pornography can create false expectations from the partner, and if these expectations are not met, they may lead to infidelity.
9. Empty Nest Syndrome: If a couple has had issues from the start and only stayed together for the sake of their children, once the children are grown or leave home, the relationship is more likely to break down.
10. Comparing the Relationship with Others: One of the weaknesses of a marital relationship is unnecessary comparisons with others.
11. Lack of Self-Esteem: Contrary to popular belief, people who cheat often have low self-esteem, and in order to prove their worth and attractiveness, they may resort to infidelity.
12. Growing Up in Unconventional Families: People raised in families without boundaries or rules are more likely to cheat, though this is not always the case.
13. Inability to Handle Loneliness: Sometimes, one partner is forced to be away from the family for various reasons, and due to a weak personality, they cannot handle the loneliness, which may lead them to cheat.
14. Short Period of Single Life: Early marriages suppress emotions and freedoms, which creates an opportunity for infidelity.
15. Economic Issues: Sometimes excessive wealth and luxury, without the necessary emotional capacity, can lead to infidelity.
16. Trendiness: A person who feels that their partner is outdated and not paying attention to modern trends may cheat.
17. Addiction: Any kind of addiction, such as to drugs or alcohol, can encourage infidelity in the other partner.
18. Social Media: The expanded communication space provided by social media can create opportunities for infidelity.

The Mechanism of Infidelity in Women vs. Men: The mechanism of infidelity is different for women than for men. A woman usually becomes interested in the third party first and then engages in infidelity. Therefore, meeting women’s emotional needs is very important and helps prevent infidelity.