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After the Affair

After the Affair

195. Why Do I Keep Checking?

· 25 min · Season 2026 Episode 195

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You check their phone.
Their location.
Their social media.
Their messages.
Their tone of voice.
The time they arrived home.
The way they answered a question.
The hesitation before they replied.
And even when you find nothing, the urge eventually comes back.
So why do you keep checking?
In this episode of After the Affair, Luke explores one of the most common but misunderstood behaviours following betrayal: the compulsion to monitor, investigate, and search for reassurance.
At first glance, checking appears logical. After all, you were lied to. You were blindsided. The person you trusted…

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