Emotional cheating?

OK, her it goes... I think the severity depends upon the context. If a woman is involved with a man and she is having a hard time with a certain area of her life (even if it is the said man) she should first turn to him for a shoulder to cry on. (It works the other way too). It is perfectly acceptable to talk to girlfriends about problems, but it gets shakey when it's another man (We are jealous creatures after all). If you're turn to another man for a shoulder to cry on there is a serious problem with your relationship, the foundation of which should be communication. Either there is a reason you feel more comfortable talking to this other person, and perhaps that should be expolred... perhaps you would be happier with that "other" person. The other issue is discomfort felt talking to your partner. Again this should be explored with your partner to find the cause... you may find that the person isn't a good fit or it may be nothing at all. Bottom line as with physical cheating, this is an issue best addressed before it takes place. If you feel the need to confide in someone else... maybe it's time to talk to your partner.

That's what I think anyway.

2006-08-16 09:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Rob H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Hmmmm....I don't consider it cheating unless some action has taken place to make it more than 'emotional'. The only thing, though, with becoming emotionally attached to someone whether it's thru flirting or thru mutual circumstances it can easily become more if continues. The more attachment is made, the more justification there is if something DOES end up happening. It is not officially CHEATING, but it can LEAD to it if not controlled.

2006-08-14 06:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by Brea1243 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Cheating is cheating, there is no way around it.
My other half says I make him go elsewhere cause of things I do, but people make their own decissions on what they do and with whom they do it with.
Women in relatioships need emotional connection as well as the physical, well at least I do and if my man is going else where to spend a lot of time with someone else and not tending to his family in any way then its cheating.

2006-08-14 06:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by Not a Daddys Girl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

If someone things they need to emotional cheat than the relationship is over.

2006-08-14 06:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel Bitchface 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

"Emotional cheating" exists. Your husband/boyfriend may feel terribly betrayed if you are discussing important emotional or relationship issues with another man. (We reluctantly accept that you do this with other women.) He is the man you are supposed to turn to.

2006-08-14 06:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Otis F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Psycho babble. Arguing semantics over technical terms does not make a syndrome exist. Cheating must actually have taken place on a physical plane to count. This can be as little as online sex to a secret kiss....but it must happen outside of ones thougths.

2006-08-14 06:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by Jaded Ruby 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋

I think this is as bad as physically cheating itself.It shows you want this person.It is as hurtful to a spouse or significant other in a way that cant be explained.

2006-08-14 07:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by nanny2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Worst form of cheating.

2006-08-14 06:21:54 · answer #8 · answered by xochewyx 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

relies upon on what sort of kiss. If in hassle-free terms a kiss on the lips then no i does no longer type that as dishonest, yet an entire on make out then definite i could honestly type that as dishonest. each and every physique has diverse comments on what they could type as dishonest nevertheless.

2016-09-29 06:26:54 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cheating has to be real to count as cheating

2006-08-14 06:21:31 · answer #10 · answered by dt 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋

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