What Counts as Infidelity?

Infidelity, in its various forms, becomes a corrosive force that erodes the bedrock of trust within a relationship. Beyond the overt physical betrayals often depicted in media, subtler forms of infidelity can be equally damaging. This video explores those nuances to comprehend how trust can be shattered over time. Understanding the nuanced aspects of infidelity is the first step toward rebuilding trust. Open communication, empathy, and a commitment to emotional well-being can contribute to the healing process.
Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships.
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[@melkerner]

Constant smart phone use (games and endless scrolling) coupled with sexually / intimacy withholding is in my opinion infidelity if not worse than infidelity.

[@Salsa.500]

Holy cow!! you are right. My wife and I betray each other everyday. Thank you for all the good work you put into, trying to help couples. 😊

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I really enjoyed watching your presentation and I hope a lot of couples will be watching this.

[@jayguti9658]

Do people take off their wedding rings? That's bonkers to me!

[@arianamontenegro5528]

Is it cheating when you are just dating other people not making it official yet?

[@MaryJoRapini]

If you have a S. O. and dating others that is cheating.

[@arianamontenegro5528]

@@MaryJoRapini not in a relationship, just dating people

[@ifeelhalfnaked484]

@@MaryJoRapini I think you disregard open relationship, maybe you should look into Caleb Jones stuff

[@elizabethcarter1175]

​@arianamontenegro5528 No. If you are casually dating, it is not cheating to date more than one person. I think having sex is what screws this up for people. Women tend to feel more emotionally involved with the man if they are having sex. They then don't want him to be having sex with anyone else. If he does, they feel betrayed. He, though, can have sex without getting emotionally involved. He doesn't think he cheated on you. Technically, he didn't, if you haven't had a discussion about only dating each other. One way to lessen some of this confusion is to postpone having sex until you have been dating for 3 months. If the guy is serious about getting to know you he will wait.