What do you picture when you hear the words “emotional affair,” “cheating,” and “ emotional infidelity?” Maybe you see a husband sneaking off to a hotel with a girlfriend.
Or perhaps you see a wife spending a weekend with her lover while her husband is away. No matter the scenario, sex is probably involved in some way.
You may be surprised to learn that not all affairs involve sexual intimacy. How can that be, you ask? Isn’t sex the main reason affairs happen? Most people think so but the answer is no.
What exactly is Emotional Infidelity?
Emotional infidelity is as real and painful as a physical affair. In fact, some argue that it’s more painful because of its deep emotional bonds.
Emotional infidelity occurs when a person forms an emotional bond with a third party. The problem is that the bond overshadows the one with the significant other. The bond is much deeper than a typical friendship, but it isn’t sexual in nature.
Problems arise because the significant other is shut out of the partner’s emotional life. This happens because the cheating partner prefers to share their deepest feelings and emotions with the third party.
Why is it Common?
Emotional infidelity has become common because people are spending more time online and at work. They aren’t taking time to build strong relationships outside of the office or in the real world. It’s possible to slip into an emotional affair without even realizing it.
Some people find it easier to discuss their problems with a trusted coworker, instead of with their significant other. Plus it’s often nice to speak with someone who understands the pressures of your daily life. As a result, a few innocent work conversations can evolve into a full-blown emotional affair.
Emotional infidelity also is common among people who use the internet. They can easily end up sharing personal information with an online buddy. And sometimes they begin to prefer the online buddy to their real-life significant other.
Are You Encountering an Emotional Affair?
Do you suspect your partner of emotional infidelity? Here are some warning signs:
* Your partner says the other person understands them better than you ever have.
* Your partner thinks the other person is perfect and places them on a pedestal.
* Your partner comes right out and says the other person meets their emotional needs better than you do.
* Your partner goes out of their way to spend time with the other person.
What to Do About It
If you’re sure your partner is involved with emotional infidelity, you have to discuss it. Explain that you feel excluded from their life, and that they’ve been emotionally unavailable. Find out what your partner needs from, and make a commitment to repair your relationship.
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