What happens when a parent cheats?

Regardless of their age, children whose parents have been unfaithful often react with intense feelings of anger, anxiety, guilt, shame, sadness, and confusion. They may act out, regress, or withdraw. They may feel pressured to win back the love of the unfaithful parent or to become the caretaker of the betrayed parent.

Does cheating affect kids?

Nogales’ research has found that 75\% of children experience lingering feelings of betrayal toward their cheating parent, 80\% say that the infidelity shapes their outlook about romance and relationships, and 70\% describe the infidelity as affecting their general trust in others.

What should I do if my dad cheats on my mom?

If your dad is cheating on your mom, write down your story and feelings. Expressing yourself in writing is one of the best ways to heal….and remember that you WILL heal and be happy again! And so will your mom. I can’t give advice, but you may find it helpful to share what you’re going through.

Do men cheat after having kids?

Ironically, this website is also your dad’s tool of choice for meeting up with women. You create an account and find your dad. You see his ratings and comments by past lovers. You want to barf. You keep Googling why men cheat. Most of the studies you read point out men begin to cheat after they have children.

How did Chris find out his dad was cheating on his mom?

Here’s what Chris says: “I found out my dad is cheating on my mom with some woman on Facebook. When my mom came home I told her, and for the past 3 months I have heard nothing but shouting. When my mother was sleeping he almost killed her, so I took his computer and threw it out the window.

Should I tell my mom what I found out about my dad?

You did not have the affair, you are not your dad, and you did not do anything wrong. Your dad is the one who hurt your mom – not you. You did the right thing by telling your mom what you found out about your dad. She has every right to know, and it’s better for her in the long run.