What is emotional infidelity, and who defines the line? Is it cheating, or are you just insecure? From a work spouse's special privileges to reconnecting with an old flame, Jordan and J.T. explore deep emotional connections outside the primary relationship. Join the conversation to discover:
- Micro-cheating: emotional affairs that begin as platonic friendships
- No physical contact necessary; it's time to talk about boundaries
- What is missing? What issues in the primary relationship cause us to seek emotional support and/or intimacy elsewhere?
- Signs of emotional infidelity: constant contact, deep sharing, secrecy, feelings of guilt, etc.
- The 7 Stages of Emotional Infidelity
- Flattery, flirtation, fixation, and fantasies
- Who is the priority? Does the friendship bond surpass that of the primary relationship?
- Complaining to the friend about the partner...would the partner approve?
- DMs and fire emojis: what is the threat of emotional infidelity online?
- Is emotional cheating real cheating? The significance of intent and impact.
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