Emotional affairs can be one of the most confusing and painful experiences in a relationship. In this episode, I'm breaking down what they really are — and what they're actually about. So many people believe emotional affairs are about the "other person," but I'll show you why they're often rooted in something deeper: unmet emotional hunger, self-abandonment, and the longing to feel fully alive again. You'll learn why these relationships can feel electric, why secrecy distorts truth, and how both partners can begin to heal — not by policing behavior, but by learning to be honest without self-abandonment. Whether you've 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: <ul> <li>Emotional affairs are about unmet needs, not just betrayal.</li> <li>The healing path begins with radical self-honesty.</li> <li>Integrity isn't the absence of desire — it's staying present with it.</li> <li>Growth means learning to choose yourself without self-rejection.</li> </ul> If this episode resonates, I'd love to help you on your healing journey. Reach out or join my next class at <a href= "https://andreagiles.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://andreagiles.com/</a>. More from me: <ul> <li>Please leave a rating and review if you like our podcast: <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/healfrominfidelity" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://ratethispodcast.com/healfrominfidelity</a></li> <li>Sign up for the $47 class "Decide: How to Commit to Staying or Going After Infidelity" here: <a href= "https://portal.andreagiles.com/decide" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://portal.andreagiles.com/decide</a></li> <li>Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: <a href="https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/</a></li> <li>Follow me on Instagram at: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/</a></li> </ul> Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit my website at <a href="https://andreagiles.com/podcast/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">https://andreagiles.com/podcast/</a> © 2020 - 2025 Andrea Giles

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