@drsarahhensley: Why do some people seem to treat you even worse after they cheat? It isn't always because they stopped caring. Sometimes it's because of cognitive dissonance. When someone's actions don't line up with the person they believe themselves to be, their mind has to resolve that conflict somehow. And one of the most common ways people do that is by changing the story they tell themselves about you. That's why blame shifting, defensiveness, and rewriting the relationship often happen after infidelity. The psychology behind it is fascinating. Tomorrow I'll explain another major reason this pattern happens. And if protecting trust matters to you, check out @Verafied App, the first relationship registry helping bring more transparency and accountability to modern dating. #drsarahhensley #infidelity #relationshipscience #cognitivedissonance #verafied