The Scandalous Psychology of Vanderpump Rules' Scandoval.

The scandalous affair between Vanderpump Rules cast members Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss, known as Scandoval, has sparked questions about the psychology of cheating. Experts suggest that a pattern of cheating is rooted in insecurity and a need for external validation. People who engage in affairs may have unmet emotional needs from childhood that they subconsciously look to fulfill in adult relationships. While some relationships can heal from an isolated episode of infidelity, ongoing affairs are likely to continue. It remains to be seen whether Scandoval will last, but the public scrutiny of their actions serves as a reminder that unresolved trauma is not an acceptable excuse for behavior that hurts others.