Conversations with Dr. Jennifer Emotional Infidelity [Q&A Discussion]
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May 14, 2024 Delve into the allure of emotional affairs and the impact on relationships. Discuss intimacy avoidance, self-deception, and trustworthiness. Explore boundaries, validation-seeking behaviors, and the complexities of healing after betrayal. Learn about the importance of honesty and true intimacy in safeguarding against emotional infidelity.
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Emotional Affairs Begin with Secrets
- Emotional affairs commonly start as friendships but shift by creating secret boundaries excluding the spouse.
- Infidelity is defined by secrecy and reduced connection in the primary relationship, not just physical acts.
Intimacy vs Closeness Explained
- People confuse intimacy with closeness, but true intimacy requires courage to be known and face conflict.
- Avoiding conflict often leads people to seek closeness and validation outside the marriage, fostering emotional affairs.
Self-Deception in Affairs
- To justify affairs, people deceive themselves by magnifying spouse's flaws and idealizing the affair partner.
- This distortion helps maintain their choice despite the dishonesty involved.