Understand What Emotional Infidelity Is

Emotional infidelity is not just about physical cheating. It occurs when your partner forms a deep emotional connection with someone else, often leaving you feeling neglected and always less important than someone particular.  

 5 signs: 

1)They are having late night talks as a routine especially with the same person. 2)They are telling someone else their fears, their dreams, their vulnerabilities, things you thought were just between you two. 3)When they are having a bad day, they are running to someone else, not you. 4)They are creating a connection and a routine that is hidden or at least where you are not invited. 5)They are more concerned about how this other person feels than how you feel.

5 challenges at this point: 

1) How to make the most crucial decision in most distressful state of mind? 2) How can someone face the fear of openly admitting infidelity to their partner especially if their partner decides they still want to continue the relationship. 3) How to get things and life back on track, with the same person? 4) How can one attain serenity while struggling to regain a sense of normalcy. 5)How to leave, if there is no option left?

5 things Talk to yourself:

1) Be prepared for the worst as damage is already done. 2) Emotional reactions (blame, cry, fight) never pay. 3) Denial never helps. 4) The urge to contact the third person involved in the infidelity should be absolutely shut. 5) It will take long to resolve the problem. By rushing, the situation will only worsen.

Try to save the relationship 

1) Understand the Root Cause of the Infidelity 2) Avoid desperation 3) Rebuild attraction

 Key questions to consider Should you leave? 

1) Is this a pattern? 2) Are you constantly feeling neglected or compared in other aspects of your daily living? 3) Is there still a foundation of love, respect, and shared values? 4) Do you feel at peace when thinking about leaving? 5) Financial stability, social needs, and children’s well being

Decided to leave! How to Navigate Leaving? 

1) Prioritise your safety and well being 2) Take legal advice 3) Seek support, emotional safety is equally important 4) Communicate your decision clearly and firmly 5) Embrace your future, focus on healing and self care

When leaving might not be the right choice practically 

1) Deciding whether the middle path is necessary and viable. 2) Initiate the conversation 3) Set boundaries 4)Face the challenges