Post Date April, 15 2023
Having an affair is not a good thing, but some people arbitrarily define it and the person who cheated. These definitions may not necessarily be correct, but there are many misconceptions, the most prominent of which are three.
Misconception 1: infidelity is related to character
Many people believe that cheating is due to moral issues. But many psychological research evidence shows that when it comes to infidelity, parents' behavior has a significant impact on their children. If the parents of the child have had an extramarital affair before, then the child is likely to have similar problems as their parents when they reach adulthood. So, one cannot define someone as a 'bad person' just because they have an affair.
Misconception 2: cheating will not cause harm
In some movies, extramarital love is often seen as an indispensable plot, and it is often beautified. The suggestion of extramarital love in the film is similar to playing softball or watching movies, but it is just a leisure activity. Extramarital love can disrupt intimate relationships between partners, even ruin family and career, and leave behind a series of sequelae. So, the harm caused by infidelity to marriage is significant.
Misconception three: asexual behavior is not considered infidelity
Many people believe that if there is no sexual intercourse, it cannot be called infidelity. This understanding is inappropriate. From Platonic friendship to romantic love, people always mistakenly believe that they have not cheated. Actually, this is the biggest threat that a marriage can face. 80% of infidelities start with 'a friend' and often involve colleagues. Research has shown that 50% of women and 62% of men have an affair with their work partners in such situations. So, mental infidelity will naturally develop into physical infidelity.
