A study links difficulties in being authentic in romantic relationships to a higher likelihood of infidelity, with insecure attachment and lower emotional closeness contributing to this pattern. Lower authenticity and reduced emotional intimacy emerged as significant predictors of a greater propensity toward cheating.
The article illuminates how personal authenticity and attachment styles relate to relationship dynamics, offering a parsimonious lens for understanding why some individuals may seek connections outside their primary relationships.
Article Title: Hiding your true self in a relationship is linked to a higher risk of cheating
Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/hiding-your-true-self-in-a-relationship-is-linked-to-a-higher-risk-of-cheating/
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