Research shows that women and men experience infidelity differently. Women often experience infidelity more emotionally and intensely than men. This may be due to the fact that many women see their relationships as a source of support, affection and spiritual connection, and infidelity is perceived as a threat to all this connection and communication. On the other hand, men often experience infidelity in a more pragmatic and physical way. They often see betrayal as a loss of control over the situation, humiliation and loss of self-respect. Men can also feel deceived and violated when women cheat on them, as they feel entitled to loyalty and devotion from their partner. Regardless of gender, cheating can leave the victim feeling powerless and lacking control over the situation. To cope with painful feelings after cheating, it is important to communicate with your partner, seek support from loved ones, and pay more attention to your well-being and health. A good strategy may also be to seek help from a psychologist to get a deep and professional psychological approach to the problem of cheating. It is also worth taking time to become familiar with your own emotions and needs, and decide what to do next with the relationship. Some studies also show that people are willing to experience the peak of pain and withdrawal after cheating within 1-2 years. However, over time, the pain decreases, and the person begins to come to his senses and restore his life. In such a situation, it is important to accept the fact that this event in your life was in order to let it go and reduce the pain. To do this, you will have to kill the victim state in yourself, which in fact only worsens your condition and does not allow you to get out of it; you constantly think that you were treated badly. Yes, this happens, realize it and let it go. You can do it, you can do it. Overcomings and successes come from a strong position, not from a weak one. Finally, it is important to understand that each person goes through dealing with infidelity in their own way and at their own time. Therefore, you should not assume that your experience and reaction to infidelity must be the same as someone else's. The best thing you can do in such a situation is to be honest with your feelings, seek support and help, and trust the process of acceptance and healing. Sincerely, your psychologist Daria Viktorovna Lyapkalo. If you want to analyze your individual case and find a solution, then sign up for a consultation Telegram, WhatsApp +7 952 246 08 60 Sign up for a therapeutic group for people in codependent relationships (online)