Infidelity in a Relationship?

Infidelity is a violation of a couple's emotional and/or sexual exclusivity that commonly results in feelings of anger, sexual jealousy, and rivalry. What constitutes infidelity depends on expectations within the relationship. In marital relationships, exclusivity is commonly assumed.

How does infidelity affect a relationship?

Infidelity is unfaithfulness in a marriage or relationship. It can severely strain a relationship and the people involved. An affair can leave the other person feeling devastated, alone, betrayed, and confused. Sometimes, an affair ends a relationship.

What does infidelity mean in a relationship?

1a : the act or fact of having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's husband, wife, or partner. b : unfaithfulness to a moral obligation : disloyalty. 2 : lack of belief in a religion. Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About infidelity.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.