[ Many years ago I worked with a man who was my mentor. We got along swimmingly at work as we both shared an interest in physics and conservative politics. Outside of work, there was no relationship.
When I rescued a pregnant stray cat and she delivered three cute kittens, he said he wanted to adopt one as a gift for his wife.
One of his children came with him to my house and picked up a kitten.
Three years later, during their divorce, she accused me of having an affair with her husband. ]
You had an Intellectual Affair with that poor man and ruined his marriage. No sex, no romantic feelings, but just all brain. But still an affair....
Well in the minds of liberals it is....
Liberalism: the theology of envy and coveting other people’s stuff.
LOL!