Monique ThompsonLicensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor & Infidelity Recovery Specialist

Does your family history influence how you handle the pain of infidelity?

17 Jul 2025 · 1 min

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In this short advice segment, Dr. Monique Thompson explains that an individual’s emotional reaction to infidelity—whether intense anger, frustration, or calm—can be shaped by genetic and family‑line influences inherited from ancestors. She urges viewers to consider their broader family history, not just their current relationship, to understand why they respond the way they do. Thompson also promises practical tips for recovering from infidelity and avoiding being overwhelmed by tears, inviting the audience to follow her for more guidance.

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Did you know that some of how you're responding to being cheated on has to do with genetic factors, right? So you inherit some of your social responses— responding with intense anger, with intense frustration, or responding with intense calm. Some of these things you inherited from pretty much your father's father, but just through your bloodline in general. So sometimes when you think, why am I behaving this way? Don't so much look at your lifeline or your partner, Look at your own family history. And what can you do about this? Plenty. I'm Dr. Monique Thompson. Follow me for more tips and advice on how to recover after infidelity and especially how not to drown in your own tears.