People can now engage in behaviors they may never have participated in during another era simply because access is constant and temptation is easy. A bored moment can turn into a conversation. A conversation can turn into emotional intimacy. Emotional intimacy can quietly become betrayal long before anything physical ever occurs.
We live in a fast paced world, seldom taking the time to catch our breath. Add to the general stress of life, a significant event such as losing a loved one, getting fired from a job, going through a divorce, or another difficult situation, and you have a recipe for emotional overload.