Dear Dr. Tracy

Infidelity Isn’t Entertainment—It’s a Wound: Why People Cheat and What Happens Next


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When Coldplay’s Jumbotron "kiss cam" (sidenote, it's not a kiss cam, its the Jumbotron Song) sparked global buzz over an affair, it reminded us of a hard truth—infidelity is not entertainment.

In this must-listen episode, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, clinical psychologist and relationship expert, breaks down the real reasons people cheat, from disconnection and loneliness to conflict avoidance and unmet emotional needs.

You’ll learn:

  • Why affairs happen (it’s not always about sex)

  • The truth about shame, betrayal, and emotional wounds

  • How couples can begin to heal after infidelity

    Whether you’re rebuilding trust, struggling with betrayal, or reflecting on your own relationship, this episode offers insight, compassion, and powerful takeaways.

    Keywords: infidelity, why people cheat, relationship betrayal, marriage repair, emotional affairs, rebuilding trust, couples therapy, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish


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