Why people cheat—and can relationships recover, with Galena Rhoades, PhD
About this episode
Galena Rhoades, PhD, discusses the complexities of infidelity and how relationships can recover after betrayal.
Infidelity can shatter trust and leave people questioning their relationships and themselves. Galena Rhoades, PhD, discusses why people cheat; infidelity in the age of dating apps, social media and AI chatbots; what makes some betrayals harder to overcome than others; and how psychologists help individuals and couples begin to heal after an affair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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