Did you know it’s possible to cheat on your partner without even realizing it? A relationship expert has revealed exactly how this can happen in day-to-day life.
The boundaries of what constitutes cheating are often blurry. While many couples follow an unwritten set of rules, some may deviate slightly. What one couple considers unfaithful might be perfectly acceptable in another relationship. And in the age of social media, new ways of being unfaithful have emerged.
According to relationship therapist Max Lundquist, who spoke to Women’s Health, there are five ways infidelity can occur without our awareness.
Physical cheating: This is generally seen as a clear form of cheating across the board. Being physically intimate with another person in a committed relationship is considered unfaithful. However, the level of what’s considered acceptable intimacy varies, and it’s up to partners to define their boundaries.