20: If You've Cheated on Your Partner, Do You Have to Tell Them?

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Dr. Marie Murphy answers the question: do you have to tell your partner that you’ve cheated?

• The first two things to consider when deciding whether or not to tell your partner about your infidelity

• How to make a choice that’s right for you based on what you know, what you think, and what you want—right now

• Dr. Murphy shares some of the red flags to look out for when making your decision

• What does it mean to tell the truth?

• Dr. Murphy’s recommendations for what to do if you decide to tell your partner that you’ve cheated 

In this episode…

Here’s a tricky question: should you tell your partner if you’ve cheated on them? While many people believe that there is a simple “yes” or “no” answer, this question may be a bit more complicated than we think.

Disclosing your infidelity to your partner isn’t a matter-of-fact situation. As Dr. Marie Murphy says, you’re not obligated to tell anyone about your affair—whether it was a one-time thing or a long-term relationship. But, every action has a consequence, so regardless of what you decide to do, it’s important to carefully consider your honest wants and needs.

In this episode of Your Secret is Safe With Me, Dr. Marie Murphy talks about whether or not you need to tell your partner about your infidelity. She shares the first two things to consider when making a decision, the red flags to look out for in your decision-making process, and the various complexities of telling the truth. Plus, Dr. Murphy dives into her recommendations if you do decide to tell your partner that you’ve cheated. Stay tuned!

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• Dr. Marie Murphy

• Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session with Dr. Marie Murphy

• Dr. Marie Murphy on LinkedIn

• “Nonviolent Communication with Joyce Swaving” on Your Secret is Safe With Me

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Marie Murphy PhD Relationship Coaching.

Dr. Marie Murphy provides shame-free, blame-free, and non-judgmental relationship coaching. She draws from different philosophical traditions and approaches in order to better understand the human condition and the different types of professional assistance that can be germane to people in complicated relationship situations. 

To learn more about and her relationship coaching practice, visit www.mariemurphyphd.com today and schedule an introductory coaching session with Dr. Marie Murphy to begin the process of resolving your infidelity situation in a way that's truly right for you.