Infidelity is something that often happens in a relationship. Infidelity occurs when it meets 3 elements, namely hiding secrets from each other, feelings of attraction to the opposite sex, and emotional involvement. But apparently, there are small examples of infidelity that are often not realized, you know!
This small affair is called micro cheating. Maybe for some people, this is a normal thing to do and will differ from one person to another. So, what are the signs of micro cheating? Come on, find out!
Often Stalking Ex
Are you still stalking your ex? It turns out that stalking your ex can be a type of micro-cheating behavior, you know! Why is that? Because when you stalk your ex, you have a curiosity about your ex's life that you want to find out. Besides being curious, you also haven't fully moved on because you still want to know your ex's life.
Just imagine, if your partner knows that you are still curious about your ex's life. Wow, your partner might feel that you haven't moved on and being in a relationship with him is just an escape.
Online Activities
With so many types of social media and interactions that can be done in it, it will be easy to cause misunderstandings. Maybe you often find when someone of the opposite sex replies to your post, comments on your upload, or sends intense short messages that lead to romantic conversations and all of that is hidden from your partner.
Even if there is no intention of starting an affair, the comfortable feelings that intense conversation can create can potentially lead to an affair.
Hidden Relationship
Keep it private, but not secret, because not everyone likes to share their relationship, especially on social media. However, hiding the relationship as if you are still single is also a mistake. The reason is, being seen alone will give many gaps to people who are really interested in you.
If you object to sharing your intimate posts with your partner on social media, that doesn't mean you have to hide your relationship and act like you're single. Show implicitly that you do have a partner so that your partner also feels valued and considered.
Active on Dating App
Have a boyfriend but still like swipe right? Wow, don't let you do that, okay? Activities in dating apps will create gaps for you to form new relationships with other people even though you still have ongoing relationships.
Once again, micro cheating looks vague and some couples can still tolerate the things above. Communication with your partner is the most important step you can take. What behaviors can still be done and to what extent are the limits. Don't get the impression that you forbid, and even make your relationship too much of a limit.