117 | Why You Feel Addicted to Your Affair Partner (and How to Break the Cycle)

Today, I talk honestly about something many women feel but don’t know how to explain- the addictive pull toward an affair partner. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just stop?” you’re not alone. The pull toward an affair partner can feel intense, confusing, and even out of your control, leaving you questioning your strength, your faith, and your ability to move forward. In today’s episode, we take an honest look at what’s really happening beneath the surface. I share my own experience of feeling pulled back again and again, why it felt like a consuming addiction, and how both neuroscience and faith help explain the cycle, bring clarity, compassion, and hope for real change. We explore: Why an affair can feel addictive (and what’s happening in your brain) The role of dopamine, bonding, and emotional highs/lows Why this doesn’t mean you’re weak or broken How sin and spiritual dynamics can keep us feeling stuck The first steps to breaking the cycle and moving forward Why awareness alone isn’t enough and what actually leads to change If you’re ready to understand your experience with compassion and take your next step toward freedom, this episode is for you 🤍   Let’s Work Together: www.kristinajoycoaching.com/apply  Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/intimacyafterinfidelity Instagram: www.instagram.com/kristinajoycoaching Email: [email protected]