When Friendship Become An Emotional Affair

There was a very good segment on the Weekend Today show this past Saturday about emotional attachment being a form of infidelity. Unfortunately, many married individuals don't see it that way.

I've brought this topic up before on the blog. I've decided to address it again because it's a huge issue in so many Christian marriages.  The comment was made by Dr. Dale Atkins that emotional attachment can be more damaging than a sexual affair because the "heart" is involved.   She boldly said, " Understand that even if you have not slept with this person, you've cheated."

I find it interesting that this topic was discussed in mainstream media since a majority of the time you get the message "if it feels good, go for it". 

The warning signs they addressed were:

1) Keeping secrets

2) Fantacizing about someone other than your spouse

3) Withholding - sharing dreams and aspirations with someone other than your spouse

4) Would you feel embarrassed if your spouse could see what you were doing or could read your e-mails or listen to your phone calls?

5) When you've given your heart away.

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