Not all kinds of cheating are infidelity. The latest pop psychology term doing the rounds regarding the nature of cheating in a relationship is micro-cheating.
As the name suggests, it is on a smaller level and has nothing to do with physical cheating. It is more on the emotional front.
What constitutes as micro-cheating? Well, if your partner was to share a Facebook memory constituting some happy moments of him and his ex, that would be termed as micro-cheating.
You incessantly talking about your ex and sharing stories of the times when you were together is also micro-cheating. The deal with this kind of cheating is that it does not make a big impact on a relationship at once but builds over time.
These little things are micro-cheating and they could be hurting your relationship:
Being True In A Relationship Is Important
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Trust is the foundation of any relationship and that is built over truth and honesty. If your ex still calls you once in a while, just for a chat or and advise and you still hide it from your partner, that is not a healthy sign. Lying or hiding the truth is one of the first steps of micro-cheating and if you are already doing it, it is time to come clean and manage the mess before it gets worse.
Good Intentions Count, Don’t Run To Conclusions Immediately
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One of the biggest problems social media poses today is that there’s little privacy left and it provides a good chance for misconceptions to build if the communication between a couple is weak. Don’t pull up your partner for the smallest of things such as liking and ex’s picture. Stalking their activity on social media will only weaken your relationship and hence if you have a doubt that they may be micro-cheating, then confront them and talk about your fears.
Stalking Your Ex-Lovers Is Not A Good Idea Even Just For Fun
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Even as a joke you may end up stalking your ex-lovers and that does count as micro-cheating. One of the problems that it can result in is that you may end up remembering certain things about them and then compare it with your present relationship. Any kind of comparison is unfair to your partner and this could only lead to disappointment for both.
Do You Talk Enough About Your Partner With Your Work Crush?
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Well, it is fine to have a work crush considering you spend more than twelve hours in the office and having a friendly face doesn’t hurt. The problem could arise although if you often have conversations with them but never make even a tiny mention of your partner. Giving the idea that you’re single or letting them assume that your relationship may not be all hunky dory is a problem. This is a red flag for your romance because you are seeking attention from someone else and have not considered how this could affect your partner. This form of micro-cheating can be particularly dangerous and you need to think things over if you’re stuck in this situation.
Regardless of the smallest of things, micro-cheating is almost like a younger version of emotional cheating and it cannot be good for your relationship.
