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Relationships 101: What is infidelity?
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Many people wonder what true infidelity is in a relationship. At what stage is the person being unfaithful. If you are not married, is it okay to have affairs with others?
The definition of infidelity in the dictionary is: "marital unfaithfulness or an instant of it." Interesting though that there is another definition which is "lack of belief in a religion." For some, marriage is bonded by religion and many people belief that being unfaithful is an act against God.
I think of it as a broken promise. If you promise to someone that you will not sleep with someone else and then do so anyway, I believe that consitutes as infidelity. The agreement can be made within or outside of marriage.
The important element in this is that both parties agree to be faithful. In early stages of relationship, some people assume the other person is not having sex with anyone else because they are having sex. This is a big mistake. Many hearts have been broken with this assumption.
The best thing to do is have open communication to whomever you are dating, especially when it is sexual, as to your expectations of the relationship. Some may argue that it is too soon to have the talk. If you are having sex, you should talk.
Many people struggle with the choice of leaving their partner when infidelity occurs in the relationship. There is never a clear-cut answer. Getting coaching or therapy around this subject can open up the dialogue so that you can make a better decision as to the future of your bond. Sometimes, when a promise has been broken, the damage is irreparable.
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