Sorry, but I can't reply via the comments section, so I am doing it here.
Mental cheating to me, is talking with another person whom you know likes you.
An example would be confiding in another person, about things you may not talk with your SO about, and that other person is definitely into you romantically.
I know it is a fine line, but for me, I don't have a problem with having friends of the opposite sex (most of my friends are guys). I do think it can be sort of problematic or tempting if you have a friend of the opposite sex who is interested in you romantically, and you are spending time with them.
Mental Cheating....
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Thank you for explaining mental cheating to me. I think you're right that that is a bit too close, especially since things are strained right now. My ex cheated mentally as well, before it slipped down to physical cheating. And given the circumstances and proximity, as well as emotional duress, it doesn't seem that difficult to slip down....
But in all fairness, I would also add that perhaps there is indeed nothing going on. It all really depends on what the deal is with your husband. Is he emotionally still devoted to you and committed to working things out with you? If so, then I would put faith in your husband's fidelity around other women.
Still, I understand your apprehension, and I also agree that it would be best to keep a distance with other women while work more towards communicate and ironing things out with you.
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