While everyone has their own definition of infidelity, the most commonly accepted is so-called physical deception (that is, sleeping with someone else). But new ways of cheating are emerging. Emotional, virtual … Here are 4 forms of infidelity that can affect a couple’s confidence.
As curious as it sounds, there are actually several types of infidelity. For most people, having a romantic or sexual relationship with another partner is infidelity. This is the most well-known “physical” infidelity, which often includes kissing, intercourse and continued extramarital affairs. But did you know that we can be unfaithful emotionally, virtually and even financially? Here are 4 forms of infidelity that can have equally disastrous consequences for the sustainability of your relationship.
Be careful, however, we remind you that the notion of loyalty is fluid, and specific to everyone. For some people, kissing isn’t cheating, but sleeping is. Others believe that sentimental infidelity is significantly more serious than physical deception. Finally, in some couples, physical fidelity is not required: we speak of free relationships.
Fantasize about another person
We all have fantasies, and still happy! Fantasies are one of the ways for a couple to achieve sexual fulfillment. On condition that they do not take up all the space … The fantasy by definition expresses a desire. It is therefore legitimate to wonder if it concerns someone you often meet and if it becomes obsessive. Clearly, fantasizing about the gardener to boost his libido, okay, being obsessed with his office colleague as soon as you close your eyes, no.
Emotional infidelity
We talk about emotional infidelity when one of the two partners exchanges emotions and moments of intimacy (not necessarily sexual) with another person and this relationship generates feelings that go beyond a friendship. For some people, this type of infidelity, also called “micro-cheating”, is much worse than physical deception. A 2015 Chapman University study revealed that women and men have a very different conception of what constitutes infidelity. 54% of men consider their partner’s sexual encounter with another person to be more serious than any other type of betrayal; while for women, emotional infidelity is more worrying.
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Financial infidelity
If there is no deception in the carnal sense, financial infidelity is still dangerous for the couple. Across the Atlantic, this is a major phenomenon, which is only increasing, especially among Millennials. Financial infidelity involves hiding all or part of your financial woes, expenses or financial situation from your spouse. Money can crystallize deeper difficulties in the relationship. However, some people who commit financial infidelity can do so for different reasons: if money is a taboo subject within the couple, if they are in a precarious situation and do not want to stress their partner or for fear of judgment. ..
Virtual infidelity
Who says new technologies, says new ways of deceiving. There is therefore a new form of deception: virtual infidelity. Online flirtations, fiery messages or even exchange of nudes … According to an Ifop survey carried out for the extra-marital dating site Gleeden, 28% of French women have already engaged in virtual infidelity. When we look at women under 25, the practice is much more widespread with 45% of European women stalkent their former partners on social networks. Is this deceiving? It’s up to everyone to set their own opinion and their limits.
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Marion Dos Santos Clara
Lifestyle journalist, Marion writes on topics related to psychology, love and sexuality, from a societal perspective. From sexualities to new love codes, she deciphers the …