“Unlocking Secrets: Did I Cross the Line by Revealing My Past with the Neighbor’s Husband?”
Experts advise thinking twice before exposing a cheating partner
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When a person is a total stranger to someone who is getting cheated on or doesn’t know them well enough, it’s not advised to let them know about it. “You don’t know enough about the individuals involved to understand the circumstances behind it, and you may not be able to identify the risks to either you or the person being exposed,” said psychiatrist Scott Haltzman.
“For instance, if the spouse of the person having an affair engages in domestic violence, you could be setting up that other person to be at risk. Alternatively, if the spouse has an angry streak and can track you down, you could be setting yourself up for being at risk,” he explained.
A close person who can support and provide compassion through infidelity news is much more suitable to bear such information. But even then, experts say that they should be careful and come with hard evidence instead of accusations.
“If this is coming as a complete surprise, your friend may go into denial, become defensive, be embarrassed or feel devastated and angry, sometimes at you for bursting the bubble,” said marriage and family therapist Sheri Meyers. “Whatever the reaction, be compassionate.”
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