Unfiltered wisdom on life and growing your relationship with God and your significant other. We're a married couple with over 16 years of experience, sharing our stories of overcoming hard things, including cheating, death of family members, parenting, business and more to grow closer together and closer to God everyday. Discover practical tips for building a strong spiritual foundation, better communication, and building a loving, lasting relationship, all while depending on and giving glory to Jesus for the strength and guidance along the way. We hope you enjoy and we'll see you in the comments!
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Unfiltered wisdom on life and growing your relationship with God and your significant other. We're a married couple with over 16 years of experience, sharing our stories of overcoming hard things, including cheating, death of family members, parenting, business and more to grow closer together and closer to God everyday. Discover practical tips for building a strong spiritual foundation, better communication, and building a loving, lasting relationship, all while depending on and giving glory to Jesus for the strength and guidance along the way. We hope you enjoy and we'll see you in the comments!
Why They Keep Cheating: The Truth About Serial Cheaters
The ANTD Podcast
24 minutes
3 months ago
Why They Keep Cheating: The Truth About Serial Cheaters
Why do some people keep cheating, even after they’ve been caught, forgiven, and promised they’d change? In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind serial cheating—from trauma and emotional immaturity to the craving for validation and lack of boundaries. If you’ve been hurt again and again by repeated betrayal, you are not alone—and there is a path forward.
Amee and D. get honest about their story, the patterns that repeat without healing, and how to break the cycle—for good. Whether you're the one who was betrayed or the one who wants to change, this episode offers insight, hope, and real steps for recovery.
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00:00 - Intro: It's Not Just a Mistake, It's a Pattern
00:45 - Why Serial Cheating Happens
01:16 - "Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater" – True or False?
02:00 - Trauma’s Role in Repeated Betrayal
03:01 - Excuses Serial Cheaters Use
04:24 - Why Some Stay… and Keep Cheating
05:10 - How Old Wounds Still Affect You Today
06:48 - Point #2: Cheating & Emotional Immaturity
07:37 - The Need for Real Healing, Not a Rebound
08:28 - Why Intimacy Isn’t the Same as Sex
09:37 - Early Childhood Wounds and Adult Patterns
11:09 - From Immaturity to Growth: The Long Road
12:17 - What Would You Still Do if Everyone Knew?
13:05 - Taking Forgiveness for Granted
13:26 - Marriage = Mutual Service, Not Just Love
14:14 - You Can Be the One to Break the Pattern
14:36 - Point #3: Serial Cheaters Crave Validation
15:23 - What Really Causes the Disconnect?
16:14 - Can a Validation-Addict Change?
16:42 - Childhood Abandonment & The Need to Be Seen
17:22 - The Ripple Effect of Betrayal
18:02 - The Role of Obedience and Spiritual Growth
19:07 - Planting Seeds That Lead to Healing
20:16 - Boundaries Aren’t Control—They’re Safety
21:39 - The Open-Door Policy That Invites Affairs
22:22 - Everything Starts with a Thought
22:39 - Personal Reflection: D Was a Serial Cheater
23:06 - Addictive Patterns and the Need for Risk
23:34 - If You're Struggling, Here's How We Can Help
The ANTD Podcast
Unfiltered wisdom on life and growing your relationship with God and your significant other. We're a married couple with over 16 years of experience, sharing our stories of overcoming hard things, including cheating, death of family members, parenting, business and more to grow closer together and closer to God everyday. Discover practical tips for building a strong spiritual foundation, better communication, and building a loving, lasting relationship, all while depending on and giving glory to Jesus for the strength and guidance along the way. We hope you enjoy and we'll see you in the comments!
