Fidelity is defined as a strict observance of promises, loyalty, and faithfulness. With such a beautiful meaning why do so many relationships struggle with disloyalty and adultery? Everyone knows what being unfaithful entails; physical intimacy with someone else besides your spouse/partner. But did you know there are more ways then just physical? There are 4 types of affairs: (These all say their for your spouse but can also be applied to your boyfriend/girlfriend)
Fantasy affair:
Having an emotional
affair with someone who has no knowledge about what is taking place, or with someone
who is anonymous and would likely never be met.
Ex. Going to someone other than your spouse for support, comparing your spouse, spending too much time with a person of the opposite gender of your spouse.
Visual affair/pornography:
Visual Affairs, such as pornography are perhaps the most
common type of infidelity.
Ex. Having your eyes "wander", pornography, and having desires for anyone besides your spouse.
Romantic affair:
This occurs when an individual becoming
emotionally involved with a specific person other than his or her spouse. A romantic
affair is characterized by a “second life” and is a result of trying to escape the monotony
of everyday life. Ex. A thrill to try exciting new things with another person.
Sexual affair:
This occurs
when a person engages in sexual acts outside the bonds of marriage with or without
emotional attachment. I say in the bonds of marriage because I believe that sex should only be done after marriage.
All of these are very serious and easy to get trapped in. I urge everyone to stay strong in their marriages! An affair only leads to misery and guilt.
Info takes from this site: file:///C:/Users/Gretchen/Documents/WINTER%202016/FAML160%20Family%20Relations/Affair%20Prevention.pdf
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