Why can some people stay and make it work after infidelity whereas this feels impossible and doesn’t work out for others? This week, after obsessing over all things BECKHAM, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss whether you should ‘stay’ or ‘go’ after infidelity and cheating: The pair cover:

• Why some people stay after infidelity (and how you can make that work)
• The Sunken Costs Theory & how this can impact your decision to stay or go
• Whether you should stay for the sake of time invested, children, or family
• The importance of a ‘double-team-rebuild’
• The impact of our childhood experiences on our adult perceptions of infidelity
• How low self-esteem and low self-trust can leave us staying in relationships we should leave
• Why some people just truly can’t get over betrayal or infidelity
• How infidelity can open up our deepest wounds, even when time has passed
• What a partner needs to do to lead, rebuild, and direct the process, while also allowing the other person
• How cheating can show you the ‘truth’ of a person if they have a personality disorder that points to repeated cheating
• How to bring some ‘reality’ to the ‘fairy tale ending’ you are hoping for

⭐ This episode is supported by the ‘They Cheated, Should I Stay Or Should I Go’ Guide, a 39-page therapy e-book that offers valuable insights on navigating the aftermath of infidelity. Dr. Tari provides a comprehensive 10-step process and presents 10 essential questions to consider before making any crucial decisions. This is the therapy journey ⭐

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