Why Do People Cheat in Relationships? Understanding Micro-Cheating & the Dopamine Trap

Why do people cheat—and why is it so hard to stop, even when it causes pain?

In this episode, Nicola Beer explores the hidden force behind infidelity, emotional affairs, and validation-seeking: dopamine addiction. You’ll learn how the brain’s craving for novelty and escape drives compulsive behaviors—and how to break free.

🎧 Discover:

Why cheating feels addictive
How dopamine hijacks impulse control
What creates a "dopamine deficit"
How micro-cheating begins—and how to stop
Tools to reset your nervous system and rebuild intimacy

Nicola also shares her personal journey and science-backed strategies to overcome emotional escape cycles.

Resources to Support You:

💔 Been Betrayed?

Betrayed Breakthrough Workbook

💡 Want to Heal Individually?

Breakthrough Program

💑 Rebuilding After an Affair?

Affair Recovery Masterclass

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Why Do People Cheat in Relationships? Dopamine Trap and Micro-Cheating, Affairs Explored