What are the different types of affairs which exist today?

Posted by admin on July 24, 2011 under Types of Affairs | Be the First to Comment

There are many types of affairs occurring today. This is not only the typical lunchtime rendezvous or afternoon rendezvous with a lover we usually think of; but it might not involve sex at all. There are two main types of affairs and every other is a subsection of theses. The first is known as the physical affair which involves the cheater becoming physically intimate with someone other than their spouse. Physical intimacy includes inappropriate kissing, fondling and sex.

The second type of affair is an emotional affair. This pertains to your spouse or lover investing considerable amounts of emotional energy in a relationship with someone other than you. This can be done even in your presences and the excuse will be nothing happened between the two of them and it may be true. However it is cheating emotionally. Most affairs are never these two extremes (physical or emotional) but usually a combination. Many start as one type and then develop into a combination of both. For example it may start off emotionally and become physical over time.

The other types of affairs are a subsection of either a physical or emotional affair or both. These other types of infidelity gain their own title because there are pretty common on their own. The most common in occurrence now is the internet or online affair which deals with your lover meeting someone online and deals with the person on the emotional or physical level or both. This is common because the internet is becoming the norm for communication among persons. You can chat with anyone at anytime. Other common types are workplace affairs and extra marital affairs.

When dealing with infidelity the first thing you really need to do is to analyse the type of affair your spouse or lover participated in. The type of infidelity could show you what type of issues your relationship is suffering from. It can help in resolving these differences if you decide to stay. The type may also help you come to a decision whether to remain in the relationship or move on. If you decide to remain in the relationship increased communication, honesty and openness is the only way to succeed. If your spouse or lover is not projecting the same amount of energy as you are, don’t be surprised if there is failure in the long run.

Additional information on the various types of affairs could be found in the links below:

-Emotional affair
-Physical affair
-Online affair
-Extra marital affair