Why People Cheat (Let’s Talk About It) Cheating is one of the most painful betrayals in a relationship, and while there are reasons behind it, there are no excuses. Let’s break it down: 1. Attachment Wounds: • Dismissive Avoidants (DA) are the most likely to cheat. Their ability to compartmentalize emotions lets them justify behavior that would devastate someone else. • Fearful Avoidants (FA) may cheat when they feel completely unseen, unheard, and emotionally unsafe—often as a cry for connectio