What Counts as Cheating in Relationships? Understanding Relationship Boundaries
By Stephanie Boucher, Registered Psychotherapist | The Mindful Loft The short version: There is no universal definition of what counts as cheating. One couple’s harmless is another couple’s betrayal. But across every kind of relationship, two things tend to define cheating more than the specific act: secrecy and a broken agreement. The real question is […]
Why Narcissists Cheat: The Hidden Link Between Narcissism and Infidelity
By Stephanie Boucher, Registered Psychotherapist | The Mindful Loft The short version: People often say narcissists cheat because of their need for validation, their lack of empathy, and their desire for control. There’s truth in that, and this article looks at what the research actually shows about narcissism and infidelity, which is more complicated than […]
