Should I Stay If They've Cheated On Me? - Affairs, Trust Issues, Couples Therapy & Recovery

When cheating happens, everyone wants a simple answer: leave or stay.

But real relationships are rarely that straightforward.

In this episode of Come Curious, we unpack one of the most painful questions a person can face: should you stay with someone who has cheated on you?

Drawing on listener stories, expert insights, personal experiences, and relationship research, we explore why affairs happen, what cheating can reveal about a relationship, and whether trust can genuinely be rebuilt after betrayal.

Tune in to hear about:

Why people cheat in the first place

Emotional affairs vs physical affairs

When cheating is a symptom of deeper relationship problems

The role of communication, accountability and therapy

Signs a relationship may be repairable

When leaving might be the healthiest choiceListener stories of recovery, separation and ethical non-monogamy

The long-term impact of betrayal on mental health and self-worth