Why Do People Cheat, Hide, or Lie?

What I am about to share with you is the essence of my life experience regarding infidelity, cheating, hiding, and lying. Why does this happen & what are the Reasons of Cheating ? Let me tell you one thing: whenever you are entering a relationship, always look at how your partner’s childhood was. Why is it connected to childhood? Let me explain.

Distant Parenting and Lack of Emotional Connection (Reasons of Cheating)

Often, parents are so distant from their children that the children are unable to share their deepest feelings with them. Parents, being selfish or narcissistic, prioritize their own needs above and beyond those of their child. In some cases, the child may come from a broken family as well. As a result, the child begins to hide things from their parents, fearing that if they share their thoughts or feelings, their parents will react with resentment or aggression.

Secrecy as a Coping Mechanism

The child will create friendships in secrecy, expressing their opinions in hidden ways. This habit of secrecy continues as they grow up, and they begin to hide things from their partner. They express their opinions elsewhere and do not share their feelings with their partner because they believe their partner will react the same way their parents did. (Reasons of Cheating)

Counseling for Couples

When couples come to me for counseling, I tell them: if your partner is like this, become their counselor. Be more receptive. Create a space where your partner feels comfortable sharing any of their feelings with you.