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Podcast: Rebuilding Us: Marriage Podcast
Episode: Why Did This Happen? (Healing After Infidelity)
Description: One of the questions every betrayed spouse grapples with when dealing with infidelity is, "Why did this happen?" Infidelity can be one of the most challenging obstacles a marriage may face. Understanding the 'why' is crucial because every affair has a reason. It’s essential here to distinguish between a reason and an excuse. While reasons offer insights into underlying issues, excuses deflect responsibility. The truth is infidelity is always a choice, a willful decision, in nearly every case. This episode outlines five reasons that commonly underlie affairs, including: emotional disconnection unresolved personal issues lack of bou...