7 Types of Cheaters (Why People Cheat) | Dr. Doug Weiss

Dr. Doug Weiss
24 Sept 201904:41
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TLDRIn this insightful video, the speaker explores the complex world of infidelity, identifying seven distinct types of cheaters. The 'hunter cheater' views cheating as a game, while the 'hero cheater' saves and seduces, leaving as a hero. The 'wounded cheater' seeks rescue, often seducing their savior. The 'opportunist cheater' exploits any chance, regardless of circumstances. The 'professional cheater' prefers paid services for confidentiality and safety. The 'fetish cheater' seeks specific acts, and the 'sex addiction cheater' acts compulsively. The video offers resources for those affected by cheating, encouraging engagement and support.

Takeaways
  • πŸ•΅οΈ The Hunter Cheater: Thrives on the hunt, seeking out a specific 'prey' and cheating as a game.
  • 🦸 The Hero Cheater: Enters relationships with a 'hero' complex, often leaving as the hero, justifying their actions.
  • πŸ˜” The Wounded Cheater: Complains about life, seeks a 'hero' to rescue them, and uses this as a basis for cheating.
  • πŸ€” The Opportunist Cheater: Will cheat whenever there's an opportunity, without a specific pattern or preference.
  • πŸ’Ό The Professional Cheater: Prefers paid services for discretion and safety, avoiding personal relationship complications.
  • πŸ‘  The Fetish Cheater: Cheats only for specific fetishes, with no interest in general relationships.
  • πŸ’Š The Sex Addiction Cheater: Driven by addiction, may start with pornography and escalate to more risky behaviors.
  • πŸ‘€ Not Your Fault: The speaker emphasizes that being cheated on is not the fault of the person being cheated on.
  • πŸ‘₯ Cheating is Not About You: The speaker clarifies that cheating is about the cheater's issues, not the partner's.
  • πŸ‘₯ Over 30 Years of Experience: The speaker has worked with cheaters for over three decades, lending credibility to their insights.
  • πŸ“š Resources Available: Offers books and resources for both cheaters and those betrayed, such as 'Partner Betrayal Trauma' and 'Addicted to Adultery'.
Q & A
  • What are the seven types of cheaters mentioned in the transcript?

    -The seven types of cheaters are: the hunter cheater, the hero nice guy or girl, the wounded cheater, the opportunist cheater, the professional cheater, the fetish cheater, and the sex addiction cheater.

  • How does the hunter cheater operate according to the transcript?

    -The hunter cheater gets off on finding prey, whether it's a person with low self-esteem or someone in a high position, and they cheat as a game, targeting a specific profile.

  • What motivates the hero nice guy or girl cheater?

    -The hero nice guy or girl cheater is motivated by the desire to rescue and help others, often seducing them along the way, and they leave relationships as the hero.

  • What is the characteristic of the wounded cheater?

    -The wounded cheater is someone who complains about their life, seeking someone to rescue them from their pain or issues, and uses this as a way to seduce and cheat.

  • How does the opportunist cheater differ from the others?

    -The opportunist cheater is different because they cheat whenever and wherever there's an opportunity, without a specific pattern or matrix.

  • Why does the professional cheater engage in cheating?

    -The professional cheater seeks paid services for confidentiality and safety, often because they struggle with intimacy or want to ensure their cheating doesn't impact their whole life.

  • What is unique about the fetish cheater?

    -The fetish cheater is unique because they only cheat in relation to a very specific fetish they are involved with.

  • How is the sex addiction cheater described in the transcript?

    -The sex addiction cheater is described as someone who acts out of their addiction, starting with behaviors like watching porn and escalating to more risky behaviors like visiting strip clubs and engaging in prostitution.

  • What advice does the speaker offer to those who have been cheated on?

    -The speaker advises those who have been cheated on that it's not their fault, it's not about them, and it's about the cheater.

  • What resources are available for people who want to learn more or need help?

    -The speaker mentions a book called 'Partner Betrayal Trauma' and 'Addicted to Adultery', which are available on their website, offering resources and help.

  • How can people who have experienced cheating reach out for help or ask questions?

    -People can ask questions or seek help by going to the comment section of the video or reaching out through the provided website.

  • What is the speaker's background in working with cheaters?

    -The speaker has been working with cheaters for over thirty years.

  • What is the speaker's approach to helping those who have cheated or been cheated on?

    -The speaker offers personal responses to questions, provides resources like books, and encourages viewers to subscribe for more helpful videos.

Outlines
00:00
πŸ“š Overview of Seven Types of Cheaters

The speaker introduces the topic of the video, which is about seven different types of cheaters. The video aims to explain the reasons behind cheating behaviors in both men and women. The speaker reassures those who have been cheated on that it is not their fault and begins to list and describe the seven types of cheaters based on their experience of working with cheaters for over thirty years.

πŸ” The Hunter Cheater

This type of cheater gets a thrill from the pursuit, treating cheating like a game. They target specific profiles, whether it's a person with low self-esteem or a high-powered individual, and cheat for the excitement of the hunt.

🦸 The Hero Cheater

The hero cheater enjoys rescuing others, presenting themselves as a savior. They seduce while helping, often justifying their actions as being a good person. Eventually, they leave these relationships claiming to be a good husband or wife who cannot continue cheating.

😒 The Wounded Cheater

This individual often complains about their life and seeks someone to rescue them from their pain or addictions. They seduce others as part of their healing process, making cheating a part of the exchange.

🎲 The Opportunist Cheater

Opportunist cheaters will cheat with anyone, anytime, anywhere. There is no specific preference or pattern; they simply take advantage of any available opportunity to cheat.

πŸ’Ό The Professional Cheater

Professional cheaters prefer paid services to ensure confidentiality and safety. They may struggle with intimacy or maintaining relationships but seek out professional services to fulfill their desires without impacting their personal lives.

πŸ”ž The Fetish Cheater

This type of cheater is driven by a specific fetish and will only cheat to satisfy that particular fetish. Their cheating behavior is closely tied to their unique fetish interests.

πŸ’” The Sex Addiction Cheater

These cheaters act out of an addiction, starting with pornography and progressing to more extreme behaviors like visiting strip clubs or hiring prostitutes. Their cheating is compulsive and driven by their addiction.

πŸ”— Resources and Engagement

The speaker encourages viewers to subscribe for more helpful videos and invites them to ask questions in the comments section. They promote a book called 'Partner Betrayal Trauma' and another titled 'Addicted to Adultery,' offering resources for both cheaters and those who have been cheated on. The speaker promises to respond to questions personally and encourages engagement until the next video.

Mindmap
Keywords
πŸ’‘Cheaters
Cheaters are individuals who engage in dishonest or deceitful behavior, particularly in the context of relationships. In the video, the term is used to describe people who betray their partners through infidelity. The speaker categorizes cheaters into seven distinct types, each with their own motivations and behaviors, which is central to the video's theme of understanding the different reasons and methods behind cheating.
πŸ’‘Hunter Cheater
A 'hunter cheater' is defined as someone who treats cheating as a game, seeking out potential victims to exploit, regardless of their status or self-esteem. This type of cheater is characterized by their predatory behavior and the thrill of the chase. In the script, the 'hunter cheater' is the first type described, illustrating the diverse motivations behind cheating.
πŸ’‘Hero Cheater
The 'hero cheater' is an individual who positions themselves as a savior in the lives of others, offering help and support while simultaneously seducing them. This type of cheater leaves relationships while maintaining a heroic image, suggesting they are doing the right thing by ending the affair. The concept is used in the script to highlight a specific type of cheater who manipulates situations to their advantage.
πŸ’‘Wounded Cheater
A 'wounded cheater' is someone who seeks out others to rescue them from their own pain, problems, or addictions. They often seduce their rescuers as part of the process, using cheating as a means of exchange. This term from the script helps to illustrate the self-pitying and manipulative nature of this type of cheater.
πŸ’‘Opportunist Cheater
An 'opportunist cheater' is characterized by their willingness to cheat whenever the opportunity arises, without any specific pattern or preference. This type of cheater is adaptable and takes advantage of any situation that presents itself, as mentioned in the script, regardless of the circumstances or the people involved.
πŸ’‘Professional Cheater
A 'professional cheater' refers to someone who seeks out paid services for sexual encounters, valuing confidentiality and safety. This type may struggle with intimacy or relationships but desires sexual experiences without personal entanglements. The script uses this term to describe a category of cheaters who prefer a more detached and transactional approach to infidelity.
πŸ’‘Fetish Cheater
A 'fetish cheater' is an individual who cheats specifically to fulfill a particular fetish or sexual preference. Their infidelity is directly related to and driven by their specific sexual desires. The term from the script highlights a very focused and niche motivation for cheating.
πŸ’‘Sex Addiction Cheater
A 'sex addiction cheater' is someone who acts out of compulsive sexual behavior, often starting with pornography and escalating to more direct forms of sexual engagement, such as strip clubs, prostitution, or bars. This type of cheater is driven by an addiction, as described in the script, which influences their pattern of infidelity.
πŸ’‘Infidelity
Infidelity refers to the act of being unfaithful or disloyal, particularly in a romantic relationship. The video's theme revolves around understanding the various types of people who engage in infidelity and their motivations. The term is central to the script's exploration of the different forms cheating can take.
πŸ’‘Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal trauma is a form of psychological distress that arises from a profound violation of trust, often associated with the discovery of a partner's infidelity. The script mentions a book titled 'Partner Betrayal Trauma,' which likely delves into the emotional impact of cheating on the betrayed partner.
πŸ’‘Addiction
Addiction, in the context of the video, refers to a compulsive behavior or substance use that is difficult to control. The script specifically mentions 'sex addiction' as a driving factor behind one type of cheating behavior, illustrating how addiction can lead to destructive patterns of infidelity.
Highlights

Seven types of cheaters are identified, each with distinct motivations and behaviors.

Cheating is not the fault of the person being cheated on, but rather a reflection of the cheater's own issues.

The 'hunter cheater' seeks out vulnerable individuals as a game.

The 'hero cheater' uses a rescuer persona to seduce and eventually leaves as a hero.

The 'wounded cheater' seeks someone to rescue them from their personal issues, often leading to cheating.

The 'opportunist cheater' takes advantage of any situation without a specific pattern.

The 'professional cheater' seeks paid services for confidentiality and safety.

The 'fetish cheater' is driven by a specific fetish and will cheat to fulfill that desire.

The 'sex addiction cheater' acts out of compulsion, starting with pornography and escalating to other behaviors.

The speaker has over thirty years of experience working with cheaters.

The 'hunter cheater' has a specific profile they target for cheating.

The 'hero cheater' leaves relationships while maintaining a heroic image.

The 'wounded cheater' uses seduction as part of their process of seeking help.

The 'opportunist cheater' does not have a specific matrix and can cheat with anyone if the opportunity arises.

The 'professional cheater' may struggle with intimacy or anorexia and uses professionals as an outlet.

The speaker offers resources and a book called 'Partner Betrayal Trauma' for those affected by cheating.

The speaker invites viewers to subscribe for more helpful videos on the topic.

The speaker encourages personal interaction by responding to comments and questions.

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