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