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-----------------If your partner is sharing intimate thoughts and feelings with someone else then an emotional affair has developed. This type of connection crosses the boundaries of a platonic... healthy relationship and breaks trust within the primary relationship.
When two people have formed an emotional attachment and are engaged in an emotional affair then that is considered cheating.
"Most people cheat because they are paying more attention to what they're missing rather than what they have."
~Coach T Anthony @thedatecoach IG
Not really but itâs the beginning of physical cheating next
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u Forget about the word "cheating" because it invites silly arguments about whether something is "technically" cheating. Ask whether doing this is something that must be done in secret. Ask whether this violates your partner's trust. The answers are obvious.
Whether it's labeled as cheating or crossing the line... It's wrong in my opinion... Having that emotional connection with any other man/woman other than your partner will lead to other issues in the relationship... And the beginning of the end of that relationship...
I don't know how you would describe an emotional affair? If its simply having feelings for another person, but not doing anything about them then no that's not cheating. That's not something you can control. If you are talking, flirting, being romantic etc with someone but not physically doing anything (kissing, cuddling, hand holding, having sex etc) then I would say yes that would be overstepping the boundaries of the relationship, unless there has been prior discussion that both of you are ok with eachother doing this then it is cheating.
To me the word affair makes it sound like something you are hiding over a longer period , in that case it would be cheating.
But to me it is not cheating if my partner emotionally connects with other people. It would be if it was because he did not try or even avoided getting that connection with me to get it with others.
There can be some things that he or I could have a better connection and understanding from others than each other. Like something tragic the other did not experience, and it should be fine to share that with someone else who has in my relationships.
Personally, I would not fuck with a girl that does that. End of story. I realize that wasn't the question. But emotional cheating is worse than purely physical cheating.
Not only does emotional cheating lead to physical cheating, but it kills the relationship and for the most part wrecks any chance of salvaging it. Because you've made the decision emotionally that you choose another person.
Purely physical cheating could simply be you're on the rocks, fighting, a weak moment when you just want to feel good and someone happened to be there.
Emotional cheating is you seeking out another then taking action. There's some overlap at times but not always
Yes. It is a violation of trust and that makes it "cheating"(though arguablly less sever then the physical act of cheating). I think a distinction must be made however, that is you cannot control whom you are attracted to so finding some one else attractive is not cheating, what is emotional cheating is finding them attractive, and then actively seeking a relationship (even a non sexual one) with them, actively cultivating that "fantasy" of a relationship with them or what have you.
Just as physical cheating is multiple choices that lead you down that path, the same goes for emotional cheating, its not that initial attraction that is the issue, its the indulging of it and cultivation of it that is the issue.
What can be considered emotional cheating?
Because if it consists in sharing your own feelings and thoughts with someone who is not your partner, then everybody around the world is doing it.
Eg, if something is wrong with your relationship, your work, your family, your academic life, your lifestyle, etc, you may look for help, advice or emotional support with your older brother, your parents, your sister, your best friend, a trusting teacher, etc, probably because your partner is very sensitive, you don't want to make him/her worry or you don't know how to break him/her the news.
When you regard emotions as what they really are (unconscious reactions to your situation that drive you to act in some way), then you understand that an emotional affair only happens when your relationship isn't what it needs to be. You have two options at that point; fix the relationship or start seeking what you need elsewhere. Just like a sexual affair, an emotional affair shows a lack of willingness to work on your issues, or a lack of courage to walk away from someone who isn't giving you what you need despite your willingness to work on it.
Emotional and sexual affairs are wrong. Have the guts to end your current relationship before pursuing someone else.
I suppose that depends on what you mean by emotional affair. Do you mean loving someone in a non romantic way? if so then its not cheating. If you mean that you and another person are close friends with romantic feelings for each other but have never done anything physical then that would be cheating unless your S. O. approves of it.
Obviously. Anything that people think they need to hide iss cheating. By people I mean sane people and not narcissistic or psychopathic people who have no empathy for anyone. Anybody with empathy would feel guilty about behaviour that is known to be cheating.
100%. If your mind is in it, thatâs means you canât be loving the person you are in a relationship with. I donât believe in being able to romantically love two people at the same time
Absolutely. To say it's not it's to say that a relationship only composes the physical aspect. And if that's true then a marriage is no different than an extended contract with a prostitute. But obviously that isn't the case, and marriage is something far deeper than that. As is any committed relationship. And so yes, emotional romantic entanglements with other people is absolutely cheating
If you feel you need to be secretive about it, then you shouldn't be doing it.
I personally don't feel it is in most circumstances. I'm aromantic and questioning fraysexual (Google it if you don't know) so an emotional connection likely would not have a place in "romantic" relationships of mine.
Absolutely , most emotional affairs are worse then physical affairs , considering the partner that is having an emotional affair is connecting with someone else over their own partner, when they should be going to their partner instead , If a partner really loves their partner they wouldnât need to connect with someone else and respect their relationship and commitment , people should not get into relationships to be single
Kind of, because it means that I don't satisfy her and she desires someone else. But at the same time, my definition of cheating is sneaking off and actually having sex (kissing, handling, sucking or fucking) someone else.
I couldn't accept either emotional or physical cheating.
There are different gradations of cheating. For me the point of no return is their was consensual sexual contact with the genitals (hands, oral or all out sex). Thatâs done and done. Case closed. No going back. Game over.
As for kissing or even platonic âemotionalâ cheating that is more dicey. Itâs not right and disrespectful to your partner. But it might be forgiven if someone owns up to and makes amends to never let it happen again.
Yes, because it shows the feelings you have. You can sleep with someone and not have feelings for them, but to have an emotional connection you need feeling, so I'd say it's worse than sleeping with someone.
Thatâs a really tough question but in the end Iâd have to say no. It takes willpower not to make things physical, especially if youâre horny.
It's not black and white. Having a bond with someone is not cheating these things often form on their own.
Now confessing love to one another that's another story. It's less about cheating and more about that by loving another you become incapable of loving your spouse which creates all kinds of problems
It depends a lot on individual circumstances.
my best friend is a girl a I grew up with.
we have known each other all our lives.
We love each other deeply.
I have when married, left my wife for a week to help my friend.
if we call each other we are there.
itâs a big ask at times for any partners we have but, some things are life and blood.
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