Why do people cheat in relationships—even in marriages built on love and faith? In this powerful episode of The ANTD Podcast, Amee and D. Widders break down 8 real reasons people cheat that go way beyond lust or boredom. From unhealed trauma and emotional neglect to ego, revenge, addiction, and lack of identity, they explore how infidelity is often a symptom of deeper wounds, not just a moral failure. If you’re searching for answers, healing, or how to rebuild after betrayal, this episode will challenge you, comfort you, and guide you with both truth and hope.

Whether you've been cheated on, made mistakes in your past, or want to protect your relationship, this episode brings real-life experience and biblical insight into one of the hardest topics couples face. You’ll learn why communication breaks down, how emotional wounds turn into temptation, and what it takes to truly heal after infidelity. God doesn't just reveal wounds—He redeems them. 💔➡️❤️‍🩹

Links & Resources:

✨ The Healing Journal: 30-Day Healing from Infidelity Devotional & Journal – https://shopantd.com/products/30-day-healing-from-infidelity-devotional-journal-downloadable-printable-pdf

📋 The Relationship Check-In: https://shopantd.com/products/antd-weekly-relationship-check-in-printable-pdf

🙏 The Anointed Affirmations: 7-Day Prayer & Affirmations for Strength, Healing & Letting Go – https://shopantd.com/products/antd-7-day-prayer-affirmations-for-strength-healing-letting-go

🎥 TikTok Live: Amee is live on TikTok daily (April) to offer support & Q&A – https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple & Spotify:

🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd-podcast/id1759101149

🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2G2NNCz9zXj82hv5ffrud8?si=NKfranEURb6XXF-IqrAJlA

⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Opening: Manipulation, Pain & the Start of Healing

01:20 – “Do Most Men Cheat If Given the Chance?”

02:30 – Why This Episode Isn’t Justifying Cheating

03:40 – Reason 1: Unhealed Trauma & Emotional Baggage

06:50 – How Abandonment Shaped D’s Patterns

09:40 – What Finally Helped Him Heal

11:20 – Reason 2: Lack of Identity or Purpose

13:40 – False Identities: Culture, Careers, and Control

15:30 – Identity in Christ: The Real Shift

16:40 – Reason 3: Emotional Disconnection

19:30 – Why Many Women Cheat After Feeling Ignored

21:30 – Communication Fails & Emotional Withdrawal

23:00 – Reason 4: Entitlement & Ego (Pride in Disguise)

25:00 – Covenant vs. Convenience in Marriage

26:10 – Reason 5: Impulse, Opportunity & Weak Boundaries

28:10 – Strip Club Culture, Temptation, and Lost Values

30:00 – Reason 6: Lack of Accountability or Spiritual Covering

31:40 – Isolation, Weak Friendships, and No Guidance

33:00 – Reason 7: Addiction or Escapism

34:20 – How Lust, Porn, and Numbness Replace Intimacy

35:20 – Reason 8: Revenge or Resentment

36:10 – Final Word: Cheating Doesn’t Heal—God Does