Defining Infidelity: Sexual Alchemy
In this last of the four-part series on defining infidelity, I want to share with you the third common component in affairs- sexual alchemy. What is sexual alchemy? Sexual alchemy is the term that Esther Perel uses to describe the erotic nature of affairs. The term is...
Defining Infidelity: Emotional Involvement
As we continue our conversation about “What is infidelity?”, we arrive at the next common component of betrayal- emotional involvement. Whether it’s admitted or not, most affairs register an emotional response to some degree or another. At the extreme end of the...
Defining Infidelity: Secrecy
Last week, I began to answer the question, “What is infidelity?” This week, we’re taking a deeper look at the first component of an affair: Secrecy. As Esther Perel says, “Secrecy is the number one organizing principle of an affair.” An affair resides in...
What is Infidelity?
What is Infidelity Anyway? People wonder, “How many couples are affected by infidelity?” Depends on what you consider infidelity… Is chatting with an attractive coworker cheating? What about texting an ex? Kissing? Flirting? Sexting? Watching porn?...
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