What is cheating in a relationship?

Cheating in a relationship is any act that violates the agreed exclusivity or trust boundaries of the partnership — emotional, sexual, or both. Definitions vary between couples, which is why explicit conversations about boundaries are important. Emotional affairs are just as damaging as physical ones for many partners. The core of cheating is deception and betrayal of trust. Lovon offers a compassionate, private space to work through the pain of infidelity.