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The moment you start stealing emotional resources (time, attention, intimacy, complicity, privacy, communication) from your relationship with your SO and giving them to this other person, you're in an emotional affair.
Emotional affair definition? MarkSignal3507 2025
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An emotional affair is a non-sexual relationship involving a similar level of emotional intimacy and bonding as a romantic relationship.
Are You Having an Emotional Affair Outside of Your Relationship? editorial process 2024
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Perhaps my question should be - has anyone successfully reconciled after an emotional affair? How do you get past the constant suspicion eating you up inside and the constant urge to check your spouse’s whatsapp?
Has anyone divorced over an emotional affair? Dormirbien 2025
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