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Rula shares tips to help couples heal and move forward after infidelity.
Vo says it could be a result of trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, or unmet needs; it could also be a way to feel in control, to make up for a lack of intimacy, or even just to experience some ...
When people ask her whether she's "for" or "against" cheating, Perel answers, simply and frustratingly, "Yes."
Betrayal trauma is defined as a trauma perpetrated by someone with whom the victim is close to and reliant upon for support and survival. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The concept was originally introduced by Jennifer Freyd in 1994.
What constitutes infidelity depends on expectations within the relationship. In marital relationships, exclusivity is commonly assumed. Infidelity can cause psychological damage, including feelings of rage and betrayal, depression, low sexual and personal confidence, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. [2]
Psychological trauma (also known as mental trauma, psychiatric trauma, emotional damage, or psychotrauma) is an emotional response caused by severe distressing events, such as bodily injury, sexual violence, or other threats to the life of the subject or their loved ones; indirect exposure, such as from watching television news, may be extremely distressing and can produce an involuntary and ...
According to Dr. Warren, the discovery of an affair is a pivotal point in a romantic relationship – often a very painful one or even traumatic. The expert pointed out that people tend to share ...
Trauma bonds (also referred to as traumatic bonds) are emotional bonds that arise from a cyclical pattern of abuse. A trauma bond occurs in an abusive relationship, wherein the victim forms an emotional bond with the perpetrator. [1] The concept was developed by psychologists Donald Dutton and Susan Painter. [2] [3] [4]