Infidelity is an interesting concept, and one which seems to be as subjective an idea as any covered in the module. Where exactly is the line? What constitutes an act of infidelity?
To some, so much as looking at other women can be considered wrong, or indeed, bad.
To others, only the act of sex itself crosses the line.
Emotional infidelity is an intriguing concept. I know personally some people who view looking at other people, or even dreaming of them – a completely subconscious act as wrong, and in their eyes, immoral.
I also know people who don’t view physical cheating as much of a stain on a person’s character. Many people will argue that there is no excuse for cheating. Others suggest that some circumstances, from a lack of needs being met, to excessive alcohol consumption.
Apparently [according to a poll in a magazine I was told about], women see emotional cheating as worse than physical, and vice versa for men.
This makes sense, and in a way, I can see why emotional infidelity may be considered a more ‘heinous’ act. Yet, on the other hand, our actions are what we have control of – not our emotions.
I also suppose it depends how separated you view sex and emotion. There’s the idea shared by many that sex cannot exist without some form of emotion, or connectivity to the other person involved. Others see it simply as a physical act, and nothing more.
At the end of the day, relationships would probably be a whole lot easier if boundaries were laid out from day one. Though, that’s probably not something to bring up on a first date.
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