In this episode, I explore the chilling concept of "Mutually Assured Destruction" (MAD) and its unexpected application to the world of affairs. Drawing from my book, How to Cheat: Field Notes from an Adulteress, I examine how MAD can create a fragile balance in infidelity—where the fear of mutual exposure becomes a strange form of trust. Episode Highlights: How power dynamics and shared risk shape clandestine relationships. Why an imbalance of stakes can lead to manipulation and betrayal. The emotional toll of living a double life and maintaining secrecy. Practical tips for navigating the complexities of trust in infidelity. Key Takeaway:MAD might offer stability in the high-stakes world of infidelity, but it’s a foundation built on fear, not fulfillment. Quotable Moment:"Infidelity isn’t romanticized here; it’s a calculated gamble with high stakes and no guarantees." 🎧 Join me as I uncover the strategies, risks, and emotional intricacies of this taboo topic. ----more----   Follow Teresa on Substack! Get a free pdf copy of my ebook — How to Cheat: Field Notes from an Adulteress — by joining my list! Third-party link to ⇨ MY EMAIL LIST! Become an Ashley Madison insider: The Complete Ashley Madison User's Guide Get you ChatGPT custom Ashley Madison message writer: Teresa's Ashley Madison Icebreaker Tool 🎧 Subscribe to The How to Cheat Podcast & The Teresa Pod for more on married dating!