An emotional affair
What would hurt you more, learning that your partner is having an emotional affair, or finding out that he is having a purely sexual affair?
We asked women, and they share what they feel below.
Marie:
I think him thinking about this woman would hurt me more. If he hit it and quit it I may overlook it and forgive, but fantasizing about her is a clear indication that that is who he wants to be with.
Jennifer:
Everyone is different, but to be honest, the actual act is worse because you would think it through and still proceed. To me, nothing is worse than that.
Latoya:
I found some pictures in my man’s phone the other day of this woman he works with and some messages they have been sending. Based on the message thread, I saw nothing about them having sex, but based on what I read, this man sleeps beside me every night and even when we have sex, she is who he is thinking about. I don’t think I want him anymore.
Carissa:
I don’t think I would get over the actual act. Thoughts are just thoughts. I have dreamt of having sex with other men many times, but not once have I cheated on my man, neither am I planning on doing that. So for me, the actual act is the bigger crime.
Marsha:
The act is worst. I can forgive him thinking about another woman, but not actually cheating on me.
