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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Infidelity, the act of being unfaithful in a committed relationship, is a complex, distressing issue that has impacted countless couples. While it's easy to vilify those who have strayed, it's essential to understand that people have affairs for a myriad of reasons. By identifying these reasons, we can offer more empathetic support to those hurt by infidelity and take preventive measures to safeguard relationships. This article will discuss eight common reasons people have affairs.
One of the primary reasons individuals engage in affairs is dissatisfaction with their existing relationship. This dissatisfaction can arise from a lack of emotional connection, unfulfilled desires, constant arguments, or a perceived loss of love.
For some, an affair is less about sexual attraction and more about seeking an emotional connection they feel is lacking in their primary relationship. They may find comfort, understanding, or emotional support in the affair that they're not receiving from their partner.
The excitement and novelty of a new relationship can be a strong draw. This pursuit of passion and novelty, commonly known as "the honeymoon phase," can make an affair seem enticing.
People sometimes have affairs to seek validation outside of their relationship. If they feel unappreciated or unattractive to their partner, an affair can provide a temporary boost to their self-esteem.
An affair can also serve as a form of escapism from personal issues unrelated to the relationship, such as job stress, financial worries, or existential crises.
Some people engage in affairs due to underlying fears related to commitment or abandonment. An affair can provide a sense of control, reducing their fear of being left by a partner.
Substance abuse can impair judgment and lead to decisions one might not make when sober, including engaging in an affair.
The societal norms and values, along with peer influence, can also contribute to infidelity. In a society or group that trivializes or glamorizes affairs, individuals might be more inclined to cheat.
Understanding why people have affairs does not excuse infidelity but provides a broader perspective on the complexities involved. By recognizing these triggers, couples can address potential issues proactively, fostering healthier, more resilient relationships.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections and building social skills concerning relationship issues.
We offer online group therapy, & each group has a personalized program of guidance, support, skills, and advice developed by our therapists.
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