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An exploration of the reasons why women cheat on their husbands, delving into changing attitudes towards infidelity as a means to sustain marriages rather than end them. The chapter also examines the emotional labor in marriages and how societal expectations may impact marital dissatisfaction.

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Episode 2247:

Evan Marc Katz explores the increasing rates of infidelity among women, challenging conventional beliefs about marriage and relationships. Through insights from Esther Perel and Kim Brooks, the article highlights the evolving dynamics and unrealistic expectations that often burden modern marriages.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/cheating/why-women-cheat-on-their-husbands

Quotes to ponder:

"The fact is, I’m nicer to my husband when I have something special going on that’s just for me."

"Maybe these women were on to something - valuing their marriages for the things it could offer and outsourcing the rest."

"At the end of the day, we accept these flaws."

Episode references:

State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity: https://www.amazon.com/State-Affairs-Rethinking-Infidelity/dp/0062322583

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