Recovering from Infidelity in a Relationship: A Complete Guide
: Admitting they risked a marriage for a "fun escapist fantasy" can feel too shallow to confess.
Saying "I don't know" creates a "fog" that shields the cheater from difficult follow-up questions. It allows them to bypass the need to admit to motives they find shameful, such as:
He may know exactly why, but he fears the reason—whether it’s sexual dissatisfaction or a lack of emotional chemistry—will be "the last straw" that ends the relationship. He chooses silence to "protect" himself or the relationship from further damage. Psychological Drivers Frequently Found "Under the Surface":
Recovering from Infidelity in a Relationship: A Complete Guide
: Admitting they risked a marriage for a "fun escapist fantasy" can feel too shallow to confess.
Saying "I don't know" creates a "fog" that shields the cheater from difficult follow-up questions. It allows them to bypass the need to admit to motives they find shameful, such as:
He may know exactly why, but he fears the reason—whether it’s sexual dissatisfaction or a lack of emotional chemistry—will be "the last straw" that ends the relationship. He chooses silence to "protect" himself or the relationship from further damage. Psychological Drivers Frequently Found "Under the Surface":