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What is micro-cheating and how does it manifest itself: another threat to healthy relationships
09.04.2024 19:14
Psychologists seem to be competing, introducing new terms that define the behavior of partners in a relationship or spouses in a marriage.
An example is the term "micro-cheating". It doesn't seem to be betrayal yet, but you can already feel the sediment starting to fall.
Experts explained what micro-cheating is, how it manifests itself, and what threat this term poses to healthy relationships.
What is this?
If you look at the sources, the concept of micro-cheating can be found in the magazine Psychology Today.
People "micro-cheat" when they violate their partner's trust without actually having sex with the other person.
Manifestation of micro-cheating
An example would be the habit of leaving the wedding ring when going for a walk or to work, even isolation, not to mention secret chats in messengers with exes.
Even reactions to other people's posts on social networks and flirting can be called micro-cheating.
A much more dangerous sign is the habit of discussing the worst qualities of a partner with third parties or telling lies about him.
Even an attempt to impress the other person falls under micro-cheating.
But the worst thing is ex-partners.
The dangers of micro-cheating
Knowing the terminology does not give you the right to reproach your partner for something he did not do and did not actually intend to do.
There is no need to misinterpret his actions and your suspicions - this way you will not be able to get to the truth.
But at the same time, you need to understand that “micro-cheating” itself, if left to its own devices, can develop into a real relationship, with all the ensuing consequences.
Earlier we talked about why your partner is not happy with your success .
