Posted on 04/28/2022 11:58:16 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Where does infidelity begin? For some, infidelity starts long before a kiss or a more intimate relationship.
It can start with a look, a text message, a coffee date… These actions may seem insignificant or minor, but when put together, they can be the first signs of infidelity. Hence, the term micro-cheating.
This could be described as gentle flirting with someone who is not your partner. Micro-cheating does not involve physical contact. With micro-cheating, it’s more a question of emotional infidelity.
This betrayal could even be more complicated to manage for the person who has been “cheated on.” In fact, this breakdown of emotional trust in a couple could cause more damage than “physical” infidelity.
However, each couple has its own definition of infidelity. So, what can be qualified as micro-cheating in one relationship can also be considered irrelevant to another couple.
It is up to each couple to define their own definition of fidelity and the boundaries that should not be crossed. The key is to communicate within the relationship.
Micro-cheating is becoming more and more common due to the multitude of online conversations and the many social networks we now use.
In for a penny...
I used to see this at work all the time. People would be “attracted” to their work mates. Most of the time they would not act on it. But...I also saw several marriages ruined or damaged over the past forty years.
Its OK to be friendly. But, as soon as you start taking an “interest” in their problems...that is an issue.
"Micro open relationships", in other words.
Apparently someone’s never read the Bible.
If they had they’d know this is impossible
“This could be described as gentle flirting with someone who is not your partner.”
Partner? Can’t cheat if you’re not married.
The Bible says infidelity is impossible?
ah yes, the work spouse.
“Apparently someone’s never read the Bible.”
“The Bible says infidelity is impossible?”
Apparently someone’s never read the Bible.
Just ask your spouse if it’s unfaithful..,
Democrats don’t know the difference between men and women either.
Micro this micro that... BS...
If the husband is “micro” then the wife will end up cheating. Hence, “micro-cheating”.
Imagine this with Hollywood types. They are playing lovers in a movie and get carried away. Glenn Ford had affairs with quite a few (most?) of his leading ladies. They only stayed "in love" until the movie was over.
Being a little bit unfaithful is like being a little bit pregnant.......either you are or you are not.
Not a good idea to split hairs with God.
“However, each couple has its own definition of infidelity”
I think I found the problem
SMH
If a happily married man looks at another woman in a bikini at the beach, is he being unfaithful?
I’m not being churlish. I understand we are reaching for purity, but we are also fallen human beings. How are we judged?
BTW - The Muslim solution to this is cover all women from head to toe.
“If a happily married man looks at another woman in a bikini at the beach, is he being unfaithful?”
Wf your asking what I believe,
It depends on what’s in his heart
Nice way to minimize infidelity. Mike Pence is smart...never let yourself be alone with another women....this also prevents false allegations.
This gets into the all-or-none fallacy when discussing temptation and sin. No, happening to see another woman in a bikini is not cheating on your wife. There's a difference between a temptation (not sin) and lust in your heart for another woman (Jesus' definition of infidelity). I derive that from the fact that Jesus Himself was tempted (at least during the 40 days in the desert) yet He was sinless. So at least at some level thinking of the sin is just being tempted and not the equivalent of sinning (otherwise Jesus couldn't be both tempted and sinless). But at some level dwelling on the sin is the equivalent of acting on it (again, Jesus' definition of adultery and murder, even if it's not your wife's definition of adultery).
Where exactly does thinking on a sin enough cross the line between being just temptation, to crossing into being equivalent in sin to actually doing it? I'm not sure. But back to the example of seeing an attractive woman in a bikini. If it motivates you to bring binoculars the next beach trip it's probably crossed that line. LOL
Then there's the fact that the drip, drip, drip of temptation and dwelling on the sin increases the probability of acting on it. Even if flirting is not the same as cheating on your wife (therefore not sin) -- don't play with that fire. It's best to light that match only with your wife.
Joe and Dr Jill are experts at the skill of cheating on a spouse....they had it down to a science.
Hey if your gal thinks you have cheated just because you had a cigar infused Lewinski tell her to get over it and that’s NOT cheating!
illary did and does!
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