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This episode of Betrayal explores a complex web of deceit, coercion, and psychological manipulation in a long-term relationship. The guest, Devin, recounts meeting a charismatic and adventurous woman named Kai in the Bay Area, quickly falling in love and eventually moving in together. Over time, Devin noticed strange boundaries being crossed, including excessive flirting with friends and an unexpected push for a threesome. Years later, after breaking up, Devin discovered that Kai had maintained multiple secret concurrent relationships for ten years using an elaborate script where girlfriends were introduced as roommates. Alongside another victim named Sam, Devin investigated Kai's pattern of deception, exposing how Kai exploited her partners for domestic labor and stability while secretly cheating with numerous other women.
The episode opens with host Andrea Gunning introducing the show and a series of sponsor messages.
Devin recounts growing up on a large farm in the Pacific Northwest with her sister and the family’s llama business.
Devin describes her high school experience, her debate on the Boy Scouts case, and the challenges of being queer in a homophobic environment.
Devin moves to college, explores her queer identity, and later relocates to the Bay Area for a mental‑health job, feeling lonely until she meets Kai on OkCupid.
Devin and Kai go on several dates, share intimate moments, and begin to feel a deep emotional and physical connection.
The couple officially becomes exclusive, but Devin notices Kai’s flirtations with friends and growing jealousy.
Kai proposes a threesome with Sam, leading to a coerced sexual encounter that devastates Devin and triggers doubts about the relationship.
Devin confronts Kai about the affair, the breakup is abrupt, and Kai retaliates with property damage and threats, escalating emotional and physical abuse.
Devin and Sam uncover evidence of Kai’s pattern of cheating with multiple women, including a love letter and video with Sam.
Devin and Sam confront Kai, who remains unapologetic; the confrontation ends with Kai’s continued manipulation and the decision to move on.
Devin engages in therapy, processes trauma, and ultimately rebuilds her life, finding a new partner and a child.
The episode concludes with reflections on the experience, encouragement to share stories, and resources for listeners in crisis.
Devin describes her first impression of Kai after meeting her on a dating app, noting her motorcycle, physique, tattoos, and mysterious vibe.
Inappropriate Boundaries at a Birthday Partystory
Devin recounts feeling deeply uncomfortable when one of Kai's friends acted overly familiar and flirty during Kai's birthday party.
The Pressure for a Threesomestory
Kai demands a threesome with their friend Sam while at a queer club, leading to immense emotional pressure and distress for Devin.
Finding Evidence of Cheatingstory
After breaking up, Devin finds a love letter and a compromising video in Kai's room confirming she was unfaithful with Sam.
Uncovering the Ten-Year Coninsight
Devin connects with Sam and realizes that Kai had been running the exact same exclusive girlfriend script with both of them simultaneously for ten months.
Uncovering Multiple Affairsdata
Through investigating and talking to mutual acquaintances, Devin confirms that Kai cheated on her with at least four different women.
The True Motive of Convenienceinsight
Devin realizes that Kai's elaborate deceptions were driven by a need for domestic help, free groceries, and a respectable life rather than love.
Healing Through EMDR Therapystrategy
Devin uses EMDR therapy to reprocess the traumatic coercion she experienced around the non-consensual threesome, successfully lowering her stress activation score.
“I started exclusively dating women when I was a sophomore. It wasn't a big deal.”
“I was so pissed, but it was her birthday and I didn't want to ruin Kai's day.”
“I found a Pap that tested abnormal after this experience, and fortunately, it resolved itself after about a year.”
“I was really unsettled that night. I know she had left. I didn't know where she went.”
Her girlfriend tells her she has nothing to worry about. Devon’s gut says otherwise. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at [email protected] mailto:[email protected]. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod https://www.instagram.com/betrayalpod/ and @glasspodcasts https://www.instagram.com/glasspodcasts/. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com. If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here: 988 Lifeline. https://988lifeline.org/ If you or someone you know is in crisis or need to talk to someone immediately, please call or text 988 – the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7/365. National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence. They offer 24/7 phone and chat support to help you create a personalized safety plan and connect you with local support. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition. If you’re looking for help in the US, search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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