Podcast 453 | Infidelity – The Minimalists

In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, The Minimalists speak with Carl Lentz about the deep breach of trust that accompanies cheating in a romantic relationship. Listen to the full Maximal episode on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

How did Carl Lentz’s life come crashing down at the height of his fame?
How did “lifestyle clutter” contribute to Lentz’s infidelity?
What unexpected areas of Lentz’s life were affected by his extramarital affair?
What steps are required to make amends after you’ve hurt someone you love?
How do I avoid blaming others for the mistakes I’ve made?
What role did apologizing and forgiveness play in Lentz’s healing?
What self-defeating stories lead to adultery?
What are the commonalities between most cases of unfaithfulness?
What’s your definition of infidelity?
Listener tip: Just say no to free things!
What’s the difference between emotional cheating and physical cheating?
What did you remove—and what did you keep—as you simplified your life?
What did you learn from your time away from social media?
Is there a difference between a one-time slip-up and a long-term affair?
Did Lentz think his wife was going to move on without him?

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

Infidelity is when you take a break from an agreement without agreeing to break the agreement.
Bad decisions are different from mistakes. Selecting the wrong answer on a test is a mistake; not studying for that test is a bad decision.
Clinging to a relationship is the first step toward infidelity.
Emotional cheating and physical cheating are two sides of the same coin.
Moving on requires letting go.
A minimalist owns nothing that gets in the way.
Even the best excuse is still an excuse.