Why do so many romances involve betrayal? In this episode, I explain why love cheats as a narrative device to measure the depth and intensity of the romantic connection. This trope dates back to the very first romance, The song of Tristan and Iseult, in which love and duty are set on a tragic collision course. The more a character sacrifices, the more “real” their love appears to the audience. This is why this genre inadvertently glorifies the unfaithful spouse.Join my community: https://the-captains-quarters.mn.coBuy my book, ”The Value of Others”Ebook: https://amzn.to/460uGrAAudiobook: https://amzn.to/3YfFwbxPaperback: https://amzn.to/3xQuIFKBuy my book, ”Starry Night”Ebook: https://amzn.to/4qJrh9UAudiobook: https://amzn.to/3LuUJRSPaperback: https://amzn.to/4sGcqOYBook a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultationsSubscribe to my newsletter: https://oriontarabanpsyd.comSocial MediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oriontarabanFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/Instagram: https://instagram.com/psyc.hacksTwitter: https://twitter.com/oriontarabanWebsite: https://oriontarabanpsyd.comOrion’s Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXBzQ2HDEQThinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world’s only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code ”PSYCH” for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com.Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: https://stellargre.tapfiliate.com.GRE Bites: https://www.youtube.com/@grebites4993Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack’s member community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/joinSound mixing/editing by: valntinomusic.comPresented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world.#psychology #romance #love