Infidelity | 4

Prioritizing a non-human entity or financial secrecy over the relationship’s agreed priorities. Examples: compulsive gambling, secret debt, hoarding, or spending family savings on collectibles/sex workers without disclosure.

Often called “the gateway affair.” It erodes emotional exclusivity, and research shows emotional infidelity can be more painful than physical cheating for many people (especially women in heterosexual studies). infidelity 4

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