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.

While the term “cheating” often implies physical infidelity, emotional betrayal is a real and valid concern. It undermines trust, creates emotional distance, and can feel like a betrayal to the partner who discovers it unexpectedly.

What makes happy people happy? Why is someone who goes through a tragedy or lives in a horrible situation happy, while others who seem to have it all are miserable?

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.