Cheating isn’t inevitable — but understanding why it happens is crucial. In this episode, Ted and Patrick break down the biology, psychology, and relationship dynamics behind infidelity, and explore practical ways couples can build trust, manage jealousy, and stay connected in today’s modern world.

Topics covered

- Common emotional causes of cheating

- The role of biology vs. excuses

- Why some men cheat and others don’t

- Polyamory, ENM, and modern relationship experiments

- How to strengthen commitment and satisfaction in your relationship

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Intro

00:07 Episode Intro

00:42 Understanding Cheating: Biological vs Emotional Factors

01:32 Are Men Wired to Cheat?

02:02 Possible Reasons for Cheating

04:34 Are Men Wired to Cheat? Patrick’s Take

06:35 Infidelity: Men vs Women

06:40 The Role of Communication in Relationships

09:42 The Impact of Technology on Cheating

11:00 How Tech & Sexual Diversity Redefine Cheating

12:45 The Hard Work Behind Open Relationships

14:13 Understanding Infidelity and Crisis Points

17:22 The Dynamic of Ethical Non-Monogamy

19:14 Polyamory: Surviving Cheating & Crisis Points

24:25 The Future of Monogamy and Relationship Structures

25:50 Exploring Attraction & Keeping the Spark Alive in Relationships

28:50 When Kids Repeat What They Hear…Hilarious Consequences

30:32 Most Couples Resist Non-Monogamy

31:09 Exploring Flirtation in Relationships

35:40 Outro/Wrap Up

41:02 (Broll - The Rise of Therapy Speak and its Implications, Communication in Academia, The Complexity of Writing Styles)