What Really Counts As ‘Cheating’ In A Relationship? A Psychologist Answers

Where do you draw the line when it comes to infidelity? Is it a purely physical act, or does it also involve emotional betrayal? According to a survey recently published by the Institute for Family Studies, the line itself wasn’t particularly blurry for the 2,000 U.S. adults that participated; what does and doesn’t count as cheating was reasonably clear. However, what might be more fascinating are the frequency, demographics and predictors of affairs.

Here’s a summary of the key findings.

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