Dear Dr. Tracy
Dear Dr. Tracy
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Infidelity Isn’t Entertainment—It’s a Wound: Why People Cheat and What Happens Next
50 minutes Posted Jul 24, 2025 at 4:00 am.
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When Coldplay’s Jumbotron "kiss cam" (sidenote, it's not a kiss cam, its the Jumbotron Song) sparked global buzz over an affair, it reminded us of a hard truth—infidelity is not entertainment.
In this must-listen episode, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, clinical psychologist and relationship expert, breaks down the real reasons people cheat, from disconnection and loneliness to conflict avoidance and unmet emotional needs.
You’ll learn:
Why affairs happen (it’s not always about sex)
The truth about shame, betrayal, and emotional wounds
How couples can begin to heal after infidelity
Whether you’re rebuilding trust, struggling with betrayal, or reflecting on your own relationship, this episode offers insight, compassion, and powerful takeaways.
Keywords: infidelity, why people cheat, relationship betrayal, marriage repair, emotional affairs, rebuilding trust, couples therapy, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
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