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Psychologist found out her husband was leaving her after patient opened up about secret affair

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Published 12:58 5 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Psychologist found out her husband was leaving her after patient opened up about secret affair

The psychologist wrote in anonymously after discovering her patient was having an affair with her husband.

Callum Jones

Callum Jones

A psychologist was left shocked after discovering her husband was having an affair with her patient.

Relationships are a tricky business, and there are plenty of reasons as to why someone may cheat.

Nonetheless, someone is getting hurt when such an act is committed, and in this case it was a psychologist.

The Australian medical expert was left utterly devastated after discovering her husband was leaving her for a patient.

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On top of that, the anonymous mental health professional says she ignored the warning signs for weeks.

The psychologist had no idea what was about to happen when her patient confessed to having an affair with a married man. (Getty Stock Photo)
The psychologist had no idea what was about to happen when her patient confessed to having an affair with a married man. (Getty Stock Photo)

The psychologist wrote into the Toni and Ryan podcast to share the story that has turned her life upside down.

Referring to the first red flag, she said: "A patient of mine told me she was sleeping with a married man and the guilt was eating her alive.

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"The patient said the man was going to leave his wife for her, but [she was conflicted]."

The physiologist advised her patient the best she could, not thinking twice about the confession she had just heard.

I mean, it could be any man, right?

But it was only later that week the woman realized she was directly involved with the affair.

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The unfortunate woman soon realized that it was her husband who her patient was sleeping with. (Getty Stock Photo)
The unfortunate woman soon realized that it was her husband who her patient was sleeping with. (Getty Stock Photo)

"Later that week, my husband told me he's leaving me for a woman he's been sleeping with," she explained.

"My husband was having a fling with my patient and I couldn't tell either of them - or anyone - because of the confidentiality clauses, but I need to tell someone and I just need to scream."

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the podcast hosts were left in utter shock at the anonymous message.

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While cheating is often looked down upon, a therapist has previously revealed the most common ‘justifications’ to have for betraying their partner.

Clara Zelleroth, a licensed psychologist and couples therapist, told the Metro: "As unfaithfulness is a break of the mutual understanding, or 'contract' of the relationship, it is often seen as a form of betrayal.

The podcast hosts were shocked by the story of infidelity. (TikTok/@toniandryanpodcast)
The podcast hosts were shocked by the story of infidelity. (TikTok/@toniandryanpodcast)

"This is also why we would not call any excuses for cheating in relationship counselling 'valid.'"

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The 'it just happened' excuse is often brought into play, though Clara does say there's some validity to it.

She explained: "This decision is typically influenced by factors such as alcohol or a time of high stress, making a person more likely to cheat when the opportunity occurs.

"In the aftermath, individuals often describe the scenario as 'it just happened'."

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/@toniandryanpodcast

Topics: Australia, Health, Mental Health, Psychology

Callum Jones
Callum Jones

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