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Emotional Affairs vs Physical Affairs: What Actually Destroys Marriage? | The 'NEW' Marriage | Ep361

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Jan 8, 2026
Explore the intriguing debate of emotional versus physical affairs and discover why both types can destroy trust. Uncover how unmet emotional needs often ignite infidelity and why these affairs are merely symptoms of deeper issues. Learn about the vital role of intimacy and shared goals in restoring connection within a marriage. The hosts emphasize accountability, consistent growth, and actionable steps to rebuild desire and trust, offering hope to couples navigating rough waters.
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INSIGHT

Affairs Break Trust More Than Labels

  • Affairs (emotional or physical) both break trust and cause similar pain regardless of type.
  • Cass emphasizes that arguing which is worse misses the real problem: loss of trust and unmet needs.
ANECDOTE

Client With Repeated One-Night Stands

  • Cass shares a client who had monthly one-night stands for 13 months as a symptom of feeling unloved.
  • That behavior illustrated seeking validation outside marriage rather than a single emotional connection.
INSIGHT

Emotional Roots Precede Most Affairs

  • Most affairs start emotionally even when they appear physical or transactional at first.
  • Cass notes one-night stands differ but still signal underlying emotional needs being unmet.
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