“Unlocking Secrets: Did I Cross the Line by Revealing My Past with the Neighbor’s Husband?”
Luckily, this woman helped her neighbor see them and get out of a toxic relationship
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Many overlook signs of infidelity because their relationship feels safe
Image credits: Natasha Brazil (not the actual photo)
Therapist Rachel Sussman, LCSW, says that many overlook signs of infidelity because their relationship feels safe, and they don’t want to accept the fact that their trusted and loved partner, whom they’ve dedicated a lot of time to, could be betraying them. Others could also be ignoring the suspicious behavior by convincing themselves that it’s all in their heads.
This gut feeling that we get when something doesn’t feel right isn’t so easy to listen to when a person is madly in love. However, it’s important to explore that uneasiness, which can sometimes turn out to be a true sign and save time from toxic relationships.
“Your instincts can help you recognize the signs of cheating, but instincts are usually refined by life experience,” says sex therapist Nikquan Lewis, MS, LMFT, to SELF. “It’s important to pay attention to those physical, mental, and emotional cues that your body gives when you’re uncomfortable. That’s how you learn to trust yourself: by being mindful and aware of what you’re experiencing.”
While some intentionally or unintentionally overlook cheating signs in their relationship, people outside of it can notice them first. It can be tempting to share this information with the person who was betrayed, but experts advise thinking twice before doing so.
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