{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Truth About Emotional Affairs and What They're Really About","description":"Emotional affairs can be one of the most confusing and painful experiences in a relationship. In this episode, I\u2019m breaking down what they really are \u2014 and what they\u2019re actually about. So many people believe emotional affairs are about the \u201cother person,\u201d but I\u2019ll show you why they\u2019re often rooted in something deeper: unmet emotional hunger, self-abandonment, and the longing to feel fully alive again.  You\u2019ll learn why these relationships can feel electric, why secrecy distorts truth, and how both partners can begin to heal \u2014 not by policing behavior, but by learning to be honest without self-abandonment. Whether you\u2019ve been betrayed or have strayed yourself, this conversation will help you understand what your deeper needs are and how to meet them with integrity.  Key Takeaways:  Emotional affairs are about unmet needs, not just betrayal. The healing path begins with radical self-honesty. Integrity isn\u2019t the absence of desire \u2014 it\u2019s staying present with it. Growth means learning to choose yourself without self-rejection.   If this episode resonates, I\u2019d love to help you on your healing journey. Reach out or join my next class at https:\/\/andreagiles.com\/.  More from me:  Please leave a rating and review if you like our podcast: https:\/\/ratethispodcast.com\/healfrominfidelity Sign up for the $47 class &quot;Decide: How to Commit to Staying or Going After Infidelity&quot; here: https:\/\/portal.andreagiles.com\/decide Apply to join the &quot;Get Your Life Back After Infidelity&quot; group program here: https:\/\/andreagiles.com\/get-your-life-back\/ Follow me on Instagram at: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theinfidelitycoach\/   Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes!  For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit my website at https:\/\/andreagiles.com\/podcast\/  \u00a9 2020 - 2025 Andrea Giles ","author_name":"Heal from Infidelity: Reclaiming Your Peace, Power, and Self-Trust After Betrayal","author_url":"https:\/\/andreagiles.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38850080\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38850080"}