Psychology Today | 24.05.2026 02:49
Once we say “I will," the last thing we imagine will happen does eventually happen, and it happens on four different levels. In a committed relationship, we will betray ourselves and our partners, and our partners will betray themselves and betray us. Because we’re convinced that our thriving relationships are immune to betrayal, betrayal becomes highly disruptive. Actually, the exact opposite is true. Maintaining a pristine record of faithfulness and loyalty is not an option. In fact, it would be a quixotic undertaking.
