Certified sex therapist Amalia Miralrio joins Felicia and Kristie to talk everything cheating. Drawing from her psychoanalytic expertise, Amalia breaks down infidelity as an unconscious drive. She explains where it can originate from and why this inner conflict leads to a struggle for autonomy.Some takeaways:How unconscious drives work as a motivation for cheatingThe connection between infidelity and early developmental issuesHow this inner conflict often leads to a repetition compulsionBalancing the human needs for intimacy versus freedomFor sponsorships, please reach out to [email protected] the first to join the upcoming WYTT SubstackFollow Felicia on InstagramFollow WYTT on InstagramConnect with Amalia:Amity Detroit CounselingFollow Amalia on InstagramFreebie: Guide for Getting Cheated On*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.