Wasn't going to mention it, but...I have a cyber girl friend in that situation.
There's no real difference.
Except Terri has no idea what her hubby's lifestyle is.
He does go and visit her.
He was there yesterday and today.
In fact, he visits her on a regular basis. is.
Yes, he does go and visit AND he takes the girlfriend with him and they talk in front of Terri. Read some of the nurses affidavits about Terri's reactions after they leave. Of course, she has no idea what they are talking about so those reactions must have been like her smiling at her mother, trying to talk, etc. just muscle contractions, etc.