123 - CHEATING - The Beckhams (Allegedly) Overcame Infidelity and Cheating - Why Can Some People, but Not Others? ft. Dr Tari Mack

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 ⭐-----⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices