2006-10-13 16:34:12 · 14 answers · asked by . 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You have an interesting question that needs clarification. Just what do you mean by "emotional" affair? It seems to me that any and all "affairs" are emotional and physical and all encompassing. How can there be one without the other?
Further, I believe a person can have an "affair" with a stranger, a casual aquaintance, a relative and even a spouse. Are these "affairs" mental, physical, real or imagined? Is this a one sided event? Is this a fling?
I think you need to do some self examination to determine just what it is that your seeking out before you can resolve any question in your mine and heart. Often times we seek answers that are textbook and fail to recognize the fact we are all individuals and each "affair" is a personal experiance unlike any other. Try to understand your innermost self and perhaps you may answer your own question.
2006-10-15 10:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by plitsmay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-13 23:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by OleMarbleEyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, there's not much you can do. Having an 'emotional affair' is about so much more than sex, and it usually means the person has given up on the relationship, and has turned elsewhere for EVERYTHING.
My own marriage was destroyed by an emotional affair - and I have 2 good friends who went through the same thing. We all tried to mend it - counseling, etc - but in the end, it just didn't work. When your partner has checked out of your relationship, there really isn't anything to salvage.
I'm sorry - you need to just pick up the pieces of your life, and leave.
2006-10-13 23:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by physicsmom04 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is a tough one. I would worry more about an emotional affair than I would a sexual affair. Sexual affairs are usually only skin deep. An emotional affair goes much deeper than the skin. Try counseling.
2006-10-13 23:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by lilmisstickletoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you or someone you love was in lust with someone else but it didn't lead to any touchy feely. Find out what is wrong in your relationship with each other because if you are truly in love with each other no one will have an emotional affair. It is normal to think that that is an attractive man/woman it is not normal to fantasize about doing it with them. I know how much I love my second husband because I never look at another man and think yowsers does that other guy ever make me hot. The only one I ever lust for is my husband. You don't deal with it you either solve the problem or leave.
2006-10-13 23:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by oldmomma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emotional affairs are just as involved as any intimacy especially for women. You need to ask yourself: Are you getting satisfied and is it interfering with any other part of your life? and Is this a positive experience for you?
2006-10-13 23:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by InSight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is emotional affair like fantasy? i have a few of those i need to deal with.
2006-10-13 23:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by ~just_jd~ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trust that God cares for you. Pray to Him and read His Word---the Bible.
In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
(Digestion of above can even prevent depression and suicide attempt.)
2006-10-13 23:39:16 · answer #8 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no real way of dealing with it other than asking yourself why you did such a stupid thing in the first place and remembering what comes around goes around. You deserve everything you get
2006-10-13 23:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a divorce.
2006-10-13 23:37:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋