Why people cheat—and can relationships recover, with Galena Rhoades, PhD

Speaking of Psychology by Kim Mills

Aug 26, 202630:57Religion & Spirituality

Infidelity can shatter trust and leave people questioning their relationships and themselves. Galena Rhoades, PhD, discusses why people cheat; infidelity in the age of dating apps, social media and AI chatbots; what make...

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