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Sadia Khan: "What is Their Coping Mechanism When Things Go Bad?"

26 Aug 2024 · 0 min

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Sadia Khan explains why you need to ask your partner how they handle stress. If they cope by seeking affection from other people, she says, they're more likely to cheat. Understanding each other's coping mechanisms protects the relationship.

I think having those difficult conversations with your partner to understand what is their coping mechanisms when things go bad. Some people, their coping mechanism is to outsource love and affection from another person. That's just what they do. They have a backup plan. Other people, their coping mechanism might be alcohol, whatever it is, or they might have discussions. It's figuring out what do people do when things are tough. Now, if they use human connection as a form of coping mechanism, this person is probably likely to cheat.