Infidelity for the social media age: What is microcheating?

What’s microcheating? Inside the new infidelity trend couples don’t even know they’re committing

Liking a co-worker’s photo on social media. Sending them direct messages. Checking in on Slack more often than before. To your significant other, however, this may be microcheating, which some people consider a form of infidelity because it can involve building a bond one heart emoji at a time.

Infidelity for the social media age: What is microcheating?

If you're in a relationship and you like a coworker's photo on social media, are you microcheating? That's a term couples therapists say they've heard more in recent years as more people work remotely.

What is microcheating, and is it a big deal?

Although pushing the boundaries of what’s allowed in a relationship is not a new concept, the issue of microcheating has become even more common with the rise of remote work

Infidelity for the social media age: What is microcheating, and is it a big deal?

If you’re in a relationship and you like a co-worker’s photo on social media, are you microcheating?

Restoring Intimacy After Infidelity

Infidelity can shatter trust, leaving couples feeling lost. By addressing the initial impact, contributing factors, and making an informed decision, couples can emerge stronger.

Most marital infidelities are not born in bars or on social networks: according to mental health and human relations specialist John Delony, 85% of these adventures originate in the workplace. He explained this in the podcast Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman, where he addressed the factors that facilitate these emotional bonds outside of marriage. “Work is not only a place where we are productive and cooperative; it's also where we spend more tim…