The Effects of Infidelity on the Brain

  Betrayals frequently have a really high price, both interpersonally and individually. In fact, infidelity often reinforces doubts and increases feelings of uncertainty. It’s like an all-consuming fire that ends up destroying everything for which the betrayed individual has fought. Infidelity is a betrayal of trust. As such, it has the potential to trigger extremely intense and aversive emotions. Among them, are frustration, resentful anger, anguish, and sadness. However, in this article, we’re going to explore another emotion closely linked to infidelity; jealousy. “You’ve got to learn to leave the table when love’s no longer being served.” -Nina Simone- The…