Why Betrayed Partners Write Infidelity Memoirs — Meaning & Healing
Reflective writing helps betrayed partners reclaim narrative control, validate feelings, and rebuild identity — not a substitute for safety planning or professional care.
Reflective writing helps betrayed partners reclaim narrative control, validate feelings, and rebuild identity — not a substitute for safety planning or professional care.
Short answer: people engage in revenge infidelity because acute hurt, humiliation, and a desire to regain control can temporarily override long-term reasoning.