64: What is cheating?
Description
Understanding Cheating: Definitions, Impacts, and Pathways to Healing
In this episode of 'Solving Disconnection and Creating Connected Relationships for Couples and Parents,' therapist and coach Jason Polk explores the complex topic of cheating.
He delves into the different forms of infidelity, including financial and emotional cheating, and emphasizes the importance of explicit agreements between partners.
Polk also discusses the synonyms and antonyms of cheating and provides insights into how a lack of openness can create a breeding ground for infidelity.
Key takeaways include the critical role of trust, honesty, and transparency in preventing and recovering from betrayal.
00:00 Introduction to the Show
00:22 Defining Cheating and Infidelity
01:12 Types of Cheating
02:03 Importance of Agreements in Relationships
03:29 Emotional Affairs and Implicit Agreements
05:00 Antonyms of Cheating
05:21 Conditions Leading to Cheating
06:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This blog inspired this episode: What is considered cheating?