The most insidious effect of being cheated on is the damage it does to the person's trust in themselves. Before the discovery, the person believed they could read their partner, assess the health of the relationship, and distinguish between truth and deception. The betrayal proved them wrong, and that proof extends far beyond the specific relationship. If they were wrong about this, what else have they been wrong about? Can they trust their own perceptions going forward? This self-doubt infects every subsequent relationship because the person no longer believes they can accurately evaluate whether a new partner is trustworthy.
Dr. David Steinbok helps adults in Boca Raton, Florida understand and address this specific dimension of the trust injury. A therapist for trust issues after being cheated on works to rebuild the patient's confidence in their own judgment, which is ultimately more important than rebuilding trust in any specific partner. His private, confidential practice provides the secure setting this work requires.
