Betrayed in love: Emotional cheating leading to heartbreaks in couples

Updated On: 28 July, 2023 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire

Recent research sheds light on emotional cheating as a major cause of heartbreaks in relationships, where individuals seek emotional intimacy and affection outside their committed partnerships. Experts provide insights on identifying emotional cheating and ways to address and prevent it

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Those emotionally cheating on their partners mostly end up cheating with someone they already know. Photo Courtesy: iStock

In a recent study conducted by an extra-marital dating app, Gleeden, infidelity in relationships in India is predominantly driven by a lack of love, attention, care, and affection from partners. Emotional cheating, a form of infidelity characterized by deep emotional connections with someone outside the relationship, is becoming increasingly prevalent and equally devastating for couples.

According to Shahzeen Shivdasani, a relationship expert and author of "Love, Lust, and Lemons," emotional cheating involves forming intimate bonds with others without physical involvement. Gleeden`s research highlights that emotional cheating often occurs with someone already known to the person, such as a friend, colleague, or a friend of their partner.

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