Cheating isn’t always about lust. Sometimes, it’s confusion. Sometimes, it’s fear. And sometimes, it’s just a choice we don’t want to admit we made.
In this episode of The 5 to 9 Job, I dive into a very human—but often taboo—topic: cheating in relationships. Sparked by the emotional rollercoaster of Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens, I explore what really drives people to cheat, and why even good people make heartbreaking decisions.
We unpack the difference between accidental and active cheating, the psychological theories behind infidelity (from unmet needs to attachment styles), and the emotional duality of loving one person while desiring another. I also reflect on how different partners can bring out different versions of us—and how cheating often says more about the person doing it than the person being cheated on.
Whether you’ve been cheated on, made mistakes yourself, or just want to understand relationships more deeply, this episode holds space for real talk, hard truths, and hopefully, healing perspectives.
Let’s talk about it.
