Outside The Therapy Room
Ivonne Hammoud is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and owner of a therapy practice in Waterloo, Ontario. But out of the office, she's a mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Join Ivonne as she sits with a special guest to discuss every day things that impact our mental health! Conversations about everything from mental health and relationships, to media and current events, as well as personal experiences and reflections, all in the hopes of normalizing our humanness and helping you see that you’re not alone. This is Outside the Therapy Room!
Outside The Therapy Room
Episode 55: Infidelity Part 1 - Why do people cheat? with Ashley Mariani
Content note: This episode discusses infidelity and relational betrayal. Please listen with care.
Infidelity is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in relationships. Ashley Mariani joins us in this first part of our two-part series; we explore why people cheat — moving beyond blame, shame, and oversimplified narratives.
Together, Ashley and I unpack what infidelity really means, the many forms it can take, and the deeper emotional, relational, and psychological factors that often sit underneath betrayal. We discuss attachment styles, unmet needs, secrecy, trauma, and why cheating can happen even in relationships that look “good” from the outside.
This episode is not about justifying harm — it’s about understanding complexity, reducing stigma, and making sense of something that leaves many people feeling confused, hurt, and questioning everything.
If you have any questions about infidelity that we can answer in our second part, please send them here.
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