What really causes infidelity in modern relationships? In this episode of Sexual Chemistry, host Zoya Sinclair unpacks the hidden psychological and emotional forces behind cheating. From emotional affairs to sexual betrayals, we explore how desire, disconnection, and cultural expectations shape infidelity in marriage and long-term relationships.

We dig deep into why even loving partners cheat, why emotional cheating is often overlooked, and how unspoken desires lead to betrayal. Through real-life examples and cutting-edge psychology, Zoya challenges the myths around monogamy, loyalty, and passion.

This episode covers the desire paradox, the language trap, and the cultural hypocrisy that fuels cheating in committed partnerships. Whether you're recovering from betrayal or trying to prevent it, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and deep insight into why infidelity happens.

Keywords included: infidelity, cheating in relationships, emotional affairs, betrayal in marriage, why people cheat, modern relationships, sexual disconnect, intimacy issues, relationship betrayal, marriage problems.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The Uncomfortable Truth

(01:10) The Desire Paradox – Can Less Become More Dangerous?

(05:19) The Language Trap – When Everything Becomes Sexual

(09:27) The Great Disconnect – When Public Norms Betray Private Desires

(14:24) The Myth of Monogamy

(19:10) Could Jealousy Be the Real Culprit?

(24:14) Love's False Promises – Deconstructing Romantic Myths

(29:43) The Novelty Trap – Understanding the Pampered Royal

(34:29) Integrating the Paradoxes