‘I'm always going to be the mistress’: Dating a married man
About this episode
The episode explores the complexities and emotional experiences of women dating married men, challenging stereotypes and discussing the psychological aspects of infidelity.
There’s a special kind of fury reserved for the 'other woman.' She’s often depicted as a home wrecker and immoral, but is she misunderstood? Unlucky to fall for someone who’s already taken? Yumi Stynes speaks with women whose hearts belong to married men and discovers that beneath the stereotypes are complicated love stories built on hope and promises in the face of deception. Psychologist Liz Neal also explains what forbidden love does to the brain and why it can be so enticing. (R). This episode will answer questions like: What’s it like to be the other woman? How do people hide affairs from their partners? Why do people have affairs? Where does the ‘seductive mistress’ trope come from? What to listen to next: "Traded a husband for a bestie" Why these mums moved in together Worst ever dates, with Alita Brydon The grief no parent expects What to read next: These grieving mothers want you to say their babies' names Empty-nesters on how they 'fill the void' left by children This episode contains references to cheating, infidelity, sex, relationships, marriage, women, the other woman.
People in this episode
Host: Yumi Stynes
Guest: Liz Neal
Topics covered
- infidelity
- relationships
- marriage
- love
- psychology
- stereotypes
Keywords
- mistress
- affairs
- cheating
- forbidden love
- relationships
- deception
- psychology
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