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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
Esther Calling - Part of Me Wants to Cheat Part One
Jan 22, 2024
A woman in a healthy relationship discusses her intrusive thoughts of cheating and explores if they are connected to past trauma. The podcast delves into the struggle of balancing love and revenge, the temptation to cheat, and moving on from past traumas. It also explores the presence of an 'evil voice' in relationships and the battle of intrusive thoughts.
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- The speaker's intrusive thoughts about cheating on her partner may be connected to unresolved shame and trauma from a past sexual assault.
- The speaker's partner's lack of curiosity about the speaker's past trauma and personal growth could be impacting their connection.
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Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts in a Relationship
The speaker discusses her experience of constantly dealing with intrusive thoughts in her head while being in a stable and serious relationship. She acknowledges that these thoughts involve cheating on her partner and questions whether they will ever stop. She emphasizes that she has never acted on these thoughts, but they persistently resurface. The speaker wonders if she has to live with these thoughts throughout the duration of the relationship.
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