Study Suggests Why Cheating Spouses Need to be Confronted Fast
Summary
Betrayed partners often express feelings of worthlessness and low-self esteem, hopelessness, dependency, vulnerability, lack of control, and shame.### Los Angeles, CA, July 12, 2007 --( PR.com )-- A study conducted by Monash University in Melbourne, Australia finds that infidelity may have more in common with physical and psychological abuse than anyone has previously thought.In both cases, the betraying party experiences some short-term remorse, but generally shows no concern about their partner’s feelings or well-being.-The cycle of events and reactions is often similar in both.As with abuse, cheating can become a habitual pattern in a relationship, possibly compounding the emotional trauma it creates.-Psychological response of victims.Betrayed partners often express feelings of worthlessness and low-self esteem, hopelessness, dependency, vulnerability, lack of control, and shame.