"It's widely debated whether cheating on a partner is evidence that the person who's stepped out of the relationship doesn't love their partner. In one camp, you have those who believe someone who truly loves their partner wouldn't cheat due to the pain and embarrassment that discovery would cause them. In the other are those who maintain that, yes, someone can cheat on a partner they love under certain circumstances."
"One of the most common explanations people who cheat cite is not feeling understood by their partner. They say they no longer feel emotionally connected to them (or never did), and have discovered the emotional connection they've been lacking with another person. The result is emotional cheating that can turn physical. Dr. Palmiter notes that even when someone seeks emotional intimacy elsewhere, they often feel at a loss for how to re-establish closeness with their partner."
Many people who engage in infidelity continue to feel love for their partners while also experiencing guilt. Emotional distance and a lack of understanding commonly drive individuals to seek connection outside the relationship, sometimes starting emotionally and becoming physical. Other drivers include insecurity, fear of missing out, addiction, stress, and past trauma, any of which can prompt unfaithful behavior without erasing genuine feelings. Those who stray are often conflicted about leaving and may not want divorce. When both partners acknowledge the underlying causes, confront them, and work to rebuild trust, healing and relationship restoration are possible.
Read at Psychology Today
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