Chapter
Moving On After Being Cheated On
15:58 - 21:53 (05:54)
The process of moving on after being cheated on involves dealing with hurt, anger, and confusion, and letting go of the predictable future that is no longer possible. It is important to have a final conversation with your ex to try and clear things, and it takes time to begin to rebuild trust, feel good about oneself, and feel lovable again.
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Processing anger and hurt after being cheated on can be disorienting but it's important to acknowledge these emotions.
15:58 - 19:24 (03:26)
Summary
Processing anger and hurt after being cheated on can be disorienting but it's important to acknowledge these emotions. It's also beneficial to engage in a final conversation with the ex-partner to clear things up, although this isn't always possible as some individuals engage in trauma denial to preserve coherence to their life.
ChapterMoving On After Being Cheated On
Episode#271: Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More - Esther Perel
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this excerpt, the speaker discusses the phases of recovery that one may experience after a betrayal.
19:25 - 20:15 (00:50)
Summary
In this excerpt, the speaker discusses the phases of recovery that one may experience after a betrayal. These include the crisis phase, the inside phase, and the exploration phase.
ChapterMoving On After Being Cheated On
Episode#271: Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More - Esther Perel
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The process of trusting again after a betrayal is slow and may take years to heal.
20:15 - 21:53 (01:38)
Summary
The process of trusting again after a betrayal is slow and may take years to heal. However, being angry all the time may prevent one from feeling vulnerable and ultimately, happy again.