EP390 - Radical Honesty: Why Men & Women Cheat

EP390 - Radical Honesty: Why Men & Women Cheat

Author: Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D, Psychology of Sex | Couple Therapy | Sex Education June 11, 2024 Duration: 55:23

Welcome to episode 390 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Kirk Honda. In this conversation, we discuss the complex and often misunderstood topic of infidelity. Dr. Honda debunks several pervasive myths, such as 'it takes two to cheat,' 'once a cheater, always a cheater,' and gendered reasons for cheating. We also explore the notion of forgiveness, the multifaceted process of recovery, and the critical role of therapy for both the individual and the couple.


Dr. Kirk Honda, PsyD, LMFT, is the esteemed host of The Psychology in Seattle® podcast and YouTube channel. The mission of this platform is to enhance the world by delivering educational and engaging content focused on psychology, psychotherapy, and culture.

 

Established in 2008, the podcast and YouTube channel have expanded significantly, now boasting over 4,000 episodes, 350,000 YouTube subscribers, and thousands of paying members on Patreon and YouTube. Currently, we release approximately 12 episodes per week. Dr. Honda holds a Doctorate in Psychology and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. With a career spanning back to 1996 as a psychotherapist and 1998 as a professor, he brings extensive experience and insight to the show.


In this episode, you will hear:

●      Common Myths About Cheating

●      The Impact of Infidelity on Relationships

●      How Patriarchy Historically Blames Women for Men's Infidelity

●      Navigating the Aftermath of Cheating

●      Factors Contributing to Infidelity

●      Understanding that forgiveness is an intentional process

●      The Complexities of Forgiveness

●      Looking at Infidelity as an Opportunity to Strengthen Relationships

●      Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity

 

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