Cheating in marriage
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When Desire Turns Elsewhere: The Psychology of Infidelity

Infidelity rarely begins with the intention to betray. In clinical practice, it most often emerges when desire has no place to be expressed within the relationship. Many people involved in affairs still love their partners deeply; what is missing is not commitment, but access to erotic aliveness. When desire becomes inaccessible—silenced by routine, emotional overload,…