logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2023
26m 12s

#79: 5 Reasons Why People Cheat

Stephanie Rigg
About this episode

A couple of weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on if “once a cheater, always a cheater” is true, and today I’m continuing the conversation around the reasons why people cheat in a relationship and getting curious around what’s driving these behaviours. For some people this may be a challenging episode to listen to, so please make sure you’re in the right mindset to listen.


We'll cover:

  • Wounds around worthiness
  • Disconnection and loneliness
  • Feeling like it’s the easy way out
  • Being seen through rose coloured glasses


Use the code JUNE50 for 50% off 3 masterclasses or the Higher Love Course - https://www.stephanierigg.com 


Download the FREE Anxious Attachment Starter Kit here

Join the 28-day Secure Self Challenge! Starts 10 Feb 2025

Additional Resources



Up next
Jul 8
#196: How & Why We Self-Abandon in Relationships
If you deeply fear abandonment, there’s a good chance you’ve also been abandoning yourself in quiet, subtle, and painful ways.In today’s episode, we’re exploring how fear of abandonment often leads to patterns of self-abandonment — especially for those with anxious attachment. We ... Show More
19m 8s
Jul 1
#195: Two Simple Principles for a Healthy Nervous System
In today’s episode, I’m sharing two key principles for building a truly resilient, balanced nervous system — and why one without the other tends to keep us stuck.We’ll explore:Why nervous system health isn’t about being relaxed all the timeThe importance of deliberate stress expo ... Show More
11m 4s
Jun 24
#194: When You Don’t Feel Like a Priority in Your Relationship
If you often feel like you're fighting for a place in your partner’s life—like you’re always waiting to be chosen or noticed—this episode is for you.This is one of the most common experiences for people with anxious attachment: that persistent, painful feeling of being sidelined. ... Show More
18m 49s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2024
Solo Episode: You can be married to a cheater, but don't date a cheater and why some long distance relationships fail
This week, I'm breaking down my thoughts on Netflix's Ashley Madison documentary and the Laci Peterson story. Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, date yourself, being behind, love and money, chea ... Show More
54 m
Apr 8
Why Do Men Cheat? Understanding Infidelity in Relationships & Marriage
This episode is brought to you by moonbird: Tired of stress hijacking your day or struggling to fall asleep at night? Meet moonbird, your handheld breathing coach, designed to help you slow down and reconnect with your breath. Born from personal need and backed by science, moonbi ... Show More
57m 44s
Oct 2024
(Matt Monday): How to Make Someone Choose YOU (Even if They Have Lots of Options)
Have you struggled to find people who actually want commitment? Do you feel like you’re always trying to persuade someone why a relationship is a good thing?   Dating can feel harder than ever in 2024. In today’s episode, I explain why so many people are anxious about commitment, ... Show More
14m 37s
Oct 2024
(Rewind): What Makes Someone Suddenly Commit?
Have you ever been with someone you were certain would never settle down? The type who would declare to all their friends that they just “weren’t made” for a relationship . . . only to one day announce they’re in a serious relationship or even getting married? When this happens, ... Show More
11m 11s
Sep 2024
Would You Expose a Cheater?
Would you tell your friend if you saw their partner cheating? We’re discussing all the different layers of this – seeing a friend’s partner on a dating app, catching them cheating in the wild, how to know for sure/get receipts, how to (and how not to) deliver the news, and more. ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 2024
(Matt Monday): How to Attract People Who WANT Commitment
Why is it that we seem to be attracted to certain people who only give us scraps of attention? It often happens when we tell ourselves that someone is so rare and desirable that they’re worth holding on to even if they don’t want the same things as us. In today’s episode, I’ll sh ... Show More
18m 11s
Jul 2024
SOG EP 1638 BONUS: Relationship Experts Debate the 5 Hidden Signs of Cheating! | Matthew Hussey & Sadia Khan
Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"In my personal experience with the women that do cheat, it's not that all women cheat, but the women that do cheat, it's very little to do with the woman itself. It's more to do with the man she selects." - Sadia KhanIn this provocative ... Show More
7m 14s
Jun 2024
#222 Heartbreak Hacks
In today's episode I give a long list of ideas of how to make it through each day as you're going through a breakup. Ideas ranging from morning routine, how to handle work, what to do if a panic attack hits, how to not be tempted to stalk social media, and so much more. M ... Show More
30m 43s
Jun 17
Why You Think Its Your Fault in the Relationship (even when its not)
Still Needing Constant Reassurance in Your Relationship? Here’s Why 👀 . This episode is for the anxious girlies who look like they have it all together … but on the inside, you’re checking the vibes like it’s your full-time job. We’re talking: ✨ Why your brain craves constant re ... Show More
18m 1s
Jun 2023
98 - Why do people cheat (Part 2) ft. Dr Tari Mack
Do unmet needs, social media interactions & cheating friends increase the likelihood of infidelity? In today’s episode - Louise is joined by Dr. Tari Mack in a Pt. 2 of the ‘why do people cheat’ episode to discuss the underlying factors that contribute to cheating and how you can ... Show More
42m 8s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami