According to Bustle.com, social media has been linked to infidelity. Not a big surprise. The betrayed partner can feel betrayed by technology as intensely as they can by real life technology. But does this mean every person in a committed relationship has to give up their beloved Facebook or Instagram? Read more to find out.
In The New Monogamy I encourage couples recovering from infidelity to have honest discussions of what defines infidelity. For some people, just fantasizing about another person is a harmful betrayal to the relationship. For others, kissing someone else is ok. I encourage all couples to explicitly negotiate the terms of each relationship – what actions or decisions would likely hurt you, and how can you both avoid hurting each other?
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