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What You Need To Know About Emotional Affairs
Are you really having an affair if there’s no physical contact? Most adults think that just talking could sometimes be a form of infidelity.
In fact, 60% of Americans said they would consider their partner unfaithful if they became emotionally involved with someone else according to a survey by the research firm, YouGov.
Before you do something that you may regret with an old flame or an attractive co-worker, consider the impact on your primary relationship. Take a look at these suggestions for how to prevent or recover from an emotional affair.
Preventing an Emotional Affair:
1. Recognize the signs. Emotional affairs are less obvious than renting a hotel room, but there are clues. Do you keep your relationship a secret and share things with your new friend that would be more appropriate to discuss with your partner? Do you feel guilty about what you’re doing?
2. Confess your feelings. Depending on the circumstances, it may help to tell your partner what’s happening. That could mean specific details or a more general request for both of you to work harder at making your relationship a higher priority.
3. Guide the conversation. There are several things you can do to reduce temptation. Emotional affairs often begin with talking about…
