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Season 2 Episode 5: Red Flags and Gut Feelings: Understanding the Cheater Profile
Navigating the murky waters of suspected infidelity can leave you questioning your sanity and second-guessing your instincts. We dive deep into the behavioral patterns that might indicate a partner is cheating, while emphasizing an important caveat: these signs alone don't definitively prove unfaithfulness.
From our therapy room experiences, we reveal the complex emotional landscape cheaters often navigate - not just the euphoria and excitement of a new connection, but the crushing guilt, anxiety, and fear of "blowing up their lives" that frequently accompanies infidelity. We explore how technology has transformed affairs, with suspicious phone habits, social media interactions, and digital connections creating new avenues for betrayal. These changes often accompany shifts in time management, unexplained absences, and financial inconsistencies that leave partners wondering what's really happening.
Perhaps most powerful is our discussion of intuition - that gut feeling something's wrong that so many betrayed partners report having ignored. We examine how gaslighting around these instincts creates a devastating double betrayal, making the journey back to trust even more challenging. Whether you're worried about your relationship or simply want to understand healthy boundaries, we offer practical guidance for having non-defensive conversations about relationship concerns. Remember that many of these behaviors could have innocent explanations, which is why clear communication about what constitutes infidelity in your specific relationship is absolutely essential. Ready to strengthen your relationship's foundation? Start by defining fidelity together and creating space for honest dialogue about your concerns.
Dr. Jenna and Dr. Nari are the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists behind the Coupled Podcast. They both have private practices where they work with individuals, couples, and families in Florida. The two are ready to shake up the world of couples therapy and want to extend resources beyond the couples they see in their private practices.
If you like this episode and want to know more about taking the next step to improve your communication, connection, and intimacy, head over to our websites to learn more about our Staying Coupled and Getting Coupled courses. These online courses give you the flexibility to improve your relationship from the comfort and convenience of your home. The Staying Coupled course is for couples who want to do the work to connect, communicate, and have the healthiest relationship possible. The Getting Coupled course is for premarital couples wanting to learn the essentials for a successful marriage. Topics in both courses include the main issues couples face:
For more information, visit drjennascott.com/courses or drnarijeter.com/courses
Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for therapy. If you’re struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a licensed therapist in your state. Our relationship suggestions and content may not be applicable or advised for relationships with intimate partner violence (IPV). If you need resources, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.
