All posts tagged: Infidelity

Olivia Attwood reveals ‘utterly humiliating’ Bradley Dack split over infidelity claims

Olivia Attwood reveals ‘utterly humiliating’ Bradley Dack split over infidelity claims

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Reality television personality Olivia Attwood has candidly addressed her “utterly humiliating” separation from footballer Bradley Dack, her husband of two years, revealing allegations of infidelity. In a series of Instagram posts shared on Tuesday evening, the 34-year-old, known for her appearances on Love Island, detailed the breakdown of her relationship with the Gillingham midfielder. This public disclosure follows recent headlines concerning their nuptials, which were reportedly not legally binding as the hotel where they married lacked a marriage licence at the time of the ceremony. Addressing her 2.6 million followers, Attwood wrote: “I have stood by Brad for the last 10 years during which he lied and cheated on me multiple times. The breakdown of our relationship is because of this.” Attwood has accused …

I Found Out My Husband Was Cheating By A Credit Card Charge

I Found Out My Husband Was Cheating By A Credit Card Charge

Published by Sam Flores

I have always prided myself on having a sixth sense for deception, an ability to spot the lie buried in the casual comment or the discrepancy in a story that exposed what someone is working to hide. I figured that’s what made me a great thriller writer. In 16 books published over 25 years, I’d been constructing elaborate plots where people led double lives and hid horrible truths with both blatant lies and simple misdirection. My protagonists were always law enforcement – inspectors and detectives, a medical examiner – sharp-eyed women trained to see through shiny veneers to notice the small inconsistencies that eventually cracked the case. And yet, for two and a half years, I missed the most obvious plot twist of my life: my husband was having an affair with his massage therapist. The irony isn’t lost on me. Somedays, the irony is suffocating. It was a Friday afternoon in December 2022 when I found out. Our kids were home from college for the holidays, and our family was preparing to head to …

Can I Ever Trust My Partner After Infidelity?

Can I Ever Trust My Partner After Infidelity?

Published by Jenni Sidey

Discovering a partner has been unfaithful is a highly emotional and complicated experience. If processed properly, however, it can also be one of the most clarifying experiences for a relationship. When a partner is unfaithful, it can create feelings of betrayal, anger, confusion, grief, insecurity, and deep sadness. These emotions can feel overwhelming and destabilizing, often shaking the very foundation of trust and safety within the relationship. Yet when this breach is carefully and genuinely addressed, it can lead to greater honesty, openness, and emotional intimacy between partners. In other words, although infidelity is a difficult process to overcome, it is not necessarily the end of a relationship. It can sometimes serve as an unexpected turning point that opens the door to a stronger, more conscious, and more connected partnership than existed before. Navigating a relationship after infidelity takes intentional work, time, and patience. There is no quick fix, and healing cannot be rushed. Both partners must be willing to actively participate in the repair process, even when it feels uncomfortable or emotionally taxing. It …

The psychology of Ashley Madison and the science of online infidelity

The psychology of Ashley Madison and the science of online infidelity

Published by José Betancourt

Ashley Madison is a Canadian online dating and social networking service that launched in 2002. It was founded by Darren J. Morgenstern and gained its name from two popular female names in North America. The website is explicitly marketed to people who are married or in committed relationships. The primary target audience consists of individuals looking to have extramarital affairs. The official slogan of the company famously states that life is short and encourages people to have an affair. The platform provides a digital space for people to pursue romantic or sexual activity outside of their primary relationships. Unlike many traditional dating platforms, the website operates on a credit system instead of monthly subscriptions. Men are required to pay a certain number of credits to initiate a conversation with another member. Any subsequent messages between the two users are then complimentary. The company also offered a privacy feature that promised to completely delete a user’s profile and data for a nineteen-dollar fee. The business has faced substantial criticism over the years for its controversial premise. …

The 6 Signs I Missed When My Husband Was Cheating On Me | Patty Blue Hayes

The 6 Signs I Missed When My Husband Was Cheating On Me | Patty Blue Hayes

Published by Jenni Sidey

At 2:30 AM, sitting in a rental car outside a bar in Cambridge, MA, my husband said, “I don’t think we should be married anymore.” An hour earlier, I’d grabbed his phone, curious as to whom he kept texting all night. He told me about two casual partners he’d been intimate with in the past six months, but my mind raced backward in time to calculate the exact time he started to cheat. It had started two years ago. After reading back in my journals, I created a map back to the turning point. A cheater will manipulate situations and lie to cover their tracks. In my case, with my self-esteem already in the toilet, I was easy prey to believe his lies and question my gut instincts. Here are the six things I missed when my husband was cheating on me:  1. He started putting in a lot more effort into improving his appearance Diva Plavalaguna / Pexels Yes, it’s nice for a man to groom himself, but when he starts shaving and trimming …

Toxic Relationship Myths You Might Still Believe

Toxic Relationship Myths You Might Still Believe

Published by Sam Flores

There’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to relationship advice and rules, whether it comes from well-meaning friends and family or something you found on TikTok. But some common relationship myths could be hindering your relationships, preventing you and your partner from reaching your true potential. “Love takes work,” Gabby Jimmerson, a couples and sex therapist, told HuffPost. “It means showing up and navigating discomfort by having honest conversations, and it sometimes means choosing your partner when it’s hard and doesn’t feel super cozy. There’s no sweeping music and no perfect lighting – just a partnership that grows stronger the more you actually do the work.” Below, couples therapists share the common myths they hear from their clients. Myth: Relationships are only ‘right’ if they’re easy. Repeat after me: Relationships ebb and flow all the time – and that is normal. Yes, things can feel easy at certain moments in your relationship, especially in the early stages of getting together. You’re getting to know each other and doing your best to impress …

Woman Reveals The Odd Behavior That Was An Early Sign Of Cheating From Her Partner

Woman Reveals The Odd Behavior That Was An Early Sign Of Cheating From Her Partner

Published by Jenni Sidey

There is a phrase that goes, “If your dog starts barking at you, someone else is feeding your dog.” However, the phrase has nothing to do with dogs and everything to do with romantic partners.  In more literal terms, it means that if your partner suddenly becomes snippy and short with you, they may be seeing someone else. One woman experienced this with a previous partner and is now warning others in relationships to look out for similar behaviors.  A woman revealed that if a partner suddenly starts acting erratically, it might be a sign of cheating. Responding to a TikTok video in which a creator recited the dog phrase, the woman, who goes by I. Destiny, confirmed it was 100% true based on her own experiences.  She recalled a time when she and her ex-partner had planned a date night to go out to dinner. “The whole week prior to the date, we were both really excited to go,” she said. “We were picking out our outfits, we were shopping, we were really excited.”  However, when the day of …

Dave Grohl and wife Jordyn Blum bring daughter to pre-Grammys party after infidelity scandal

Dave Grohl and wife Jordyn Blum bring daughter to pre-Grammys party after infidelity scandal

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum made a rare public outing with their 19-year-old daughter at a pre-Grammys party, over a year after the rock star admitted to infidelity and fathering a child “outside of my marriage.” Grohl, 57, wore a black suit and matching turtleneck as he walked the red carpet at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala, which honored Republic Records founders Avery Lipman and Monte Lipman, in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 31. He was joined by his wife, who wore an emerald gown with a dramatic leg slit, and their daughter, Violet, who spotted a red corset-style blazer and matching maxi skirt. Grohl and Blum, who also share two younger daughters, have been returning to making public appearances …

EastEnders airs passionate infidelity scenes amid major love triangle

EastEnders airs passionate infidelity scenes amid major love triangle

Published by Daniella Wilson

There’s nothing EastEnders loves more than a classic love triangle plot – and one kicked off again in tonight’s instalment. We are, of course, referring to Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig), who is torn between partner Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) and her adoptive half-sister’s half-brother, Zack Hudson (James Farrar). Vicki and Ross were estranged for months, torn apart when his teenage son Joel Marshall (Max Murray) brutally assaulted her after becoming entwined in a sick online community of misogyny. He’s since been locked up in a young offenders institute, awaiting his trial. Zack Hudson (James Farrar) offered to take Vicki Fowler’s (Alice Haig) mind off the trial. BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron At first, Vicki struggled to comprehend a future with Ross. Regardless of whether Joel was sent down, he’d always be a part of their lives. Enter Zack, who decided to offer some much-needed words of advice, and the two ended up locking lips. Before it could escalate into something more serious, they were caught in the act by her aunt Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). Add Radio Times …

The Real Cause of Infidelity

The Real Cause of Infidelity

Published by Jenni Sidey

Do you know which sentence people most frequently underline in my book, Healing from Infidelity? “Unhappy marriages don’t cause infidelity. Being unfaithful causes infidelity.” Why do you think this sentence has stood out? First, here’s something many people (even some therapists) don’t know and is counterintuitive: not everyone who has an affair believes his or her marriage is unhappy. In fact, data suggest that many cheating spouses report that their marriages are good, and that leaving their spouse was never a consideration. There are many other reasons people decide to have an affair besides unhappiness with their partner. But beyond those who are in solid marriages and just looking for adventure, there are also people who decide to have an affair because they feel a void in their marriages. Sometimes the emptiness stems from a lack of emotional connection — couples who spend little time together, or argue a great deal, stating, “We’ve grown apart.” Other times, the void is due to a physical relationship that has become unsatisfying or non-existent. A sexual desire gap …