Infidelity In Relationships
The history of Infidelity derives from different disciplines and perspectives psychologically and evolutionary. Throughout history the perception has changed back and forth whether it was accepted but differed depending on cultures and geography. The evolutionary theory of the origin of infidelity connects the relationship between men’s primitive genes and how it developed over time.
Health Consequences of Infidelity In Relationships Infidelity in relationships can result in posttraumatic reaction to the individuals involved including families and friendship. “ The initial reaction to the discovery of infidelity is almost invariably a shattering experience for the discoverer” (Lusterman 2005). The reaction can cause shock and assumptions
of the catastrophe of the relationship. During the time of discovery, one can feel irritable, anxious and depression due to the trust commitment broken. Infidelity can cause post traumatic stress disorder and ruin self esteem among individuals who have suffered an unfaithful partner. Although, the reaction is normal and acceptable in contemporary times it can heavily affect the families of members involved. When the act of infidelity occurs, children heavily carries the burden and is influenced by the parents’ choices. Children can be affected by the anger implied by both parents and not feel loved. Parents are the foundations for knowledge and values of children and the act of infidelity can cause confusion among their values. “ Individual who reported their parents as conflictual and those who reported feeling threatened during interparental conflict had more negative views of self and of others”(Platt, 2008 ).The economic and social cost of infidelity has been trending down because of the deregulation of laws affects people who commit infidelity. In the past, an adulterer can lose custody of children for committing the act which favors the opposed party but it does not exist today.
Health Consequences of Infidelity In Relationships Infidelity in relationships can result in posttraumatic reaction to the individuals involved including families and friendship. “ The initial reaction to the discovery of infidelity is almost invariably a shattering experience for the discoverer” (Lusterman 2005). The reaction can cause shock and assumptions
of the catastrophe of the relationship. During the time of discovery, one can feel irritable, anxious and depression due to the trust commitment broken. Infidelity can cause post traumatic stress disorder and ruin self esteem among individuals who have suffered an unfaithful partner. Although, the reaction is normal and acceptable in contemporary times it can heavily affect the families of members involved. When the act of infidelity occurs, children heavily carries the burden and is influenced by the parents’ choices. Children can be affected by the anger implied by both parents and not feel loved. Parents are the foundations for knowledge and values of children and the act of infidelity can cause confusion among their values. “ Individual who reported their parents as conflictual and those who reported feeling threatened during interparental conflict had more negative views of self and of others”(Platt, 2008 ).The economic and social cost of infidelity has been trending down because of the deregulation of laws affects people who commit infidelity. In the past, an adulterer can lose custody of children for committing the act which favors the opposed party but it does not exist today.