A listener shares their story and feelings after having had cheated on their long-term partner. They ask for help managing the guilt and shame and Jess & Brandon weigh in on the topic with a discussion of:

Whether or not to tell your partner about an affair
Why talking about cheating can be helpful in all relationships
How to talk about affairs in the hypothetical to improve understanding in relationships
How the language of confession can feel burdensome
How to manage feelings of guilt
How to forgive yourself
How to work through feelings of shame
How to practice self-compassion
How to learn from previous regrets

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