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Infidelity is literally a breach of faith and occurs in a number of contexts (e.g., in : Fourth Edition. 2000. Fidelity refers to the accuracy and integrity of self-representation, honesty or candor in an Intimate , Committed Relationship . Integrity may be defined as 'the inner sense of wholeness deriving from honesty and consistent uprightness of Character .' Infidelity is a breach of that integrity through the use of Deception by one party to a committed and not necessarily Monogamous relationship. This breach is experienced as a Betrayal of an explicit or implicit agreement between the partners to not keep secret those matters now the subject of deception. Deception is defined as 'the covert manipulation of perception to alter thoughts, feeling, or beliefs.' Adultery is "voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a partner other than the lawful spouse." Fornication is sexual intercourse between consenting unmarried partners. An Open Relationship allows for open sexual choice. Polyfidelity on the other hand refers to closed choices among a defined group. In either case, when the rules are broken any of these may constitute infidelity. Some consider these forms of Nonmonogamy . The Psychology Of Monogamy addresses some of the issues that may underly infidelity in a monogamous relationship. Counseling has been a successful intervention in cases of marital infidelity. With the sense of betrayal and emotional pain caused by infidelity, be it of a sexual nature or otherwise, committed relationships are often irreparably damaged. Nevertheless, some experts note that if a couple remains committed to the success of the relationship, and both partners deal forthrightly with any underlying circumstances leading to infidelity, a healthier relationship, still based on trust and mutual understanding, can result. {Link without Title} However, multiple cases of infidelity on the part of one partner tends to make reconciliation more doubtful. A good counselor helps the faithful partner make informed choices about reconciliation, but should avoid criticism and biased opinions. INFIDELITY, FAMILY AND WORK LIFE Some authorities (for example or an Emotional Affair . Sometimes infidelity at home occurs on-line, where it may be known as Virtual Sex . On-line infidelity can sometimes signify deeper problems of addiction that may need to be addressed in addition to any marital problems that might emerge from this behavior. INFIDELITY AT WORK See Also: Office romance An office romance, '''work romance''', or corporate '''affair''' is a romance that occurs between two people who work together in the same office, work location, or business. Office romances are generally believed to be unhelpful to the welfare and effectiveness of the business and to the network of relationships that comprise it. Thus they are discouraged and even prohibited by company policy. The suspicion that an advantage is gained by 'sleeping with the boss' in a competitive environment ensures that these transactions occur by stealth. A SELECTION OF INFIDELITY IN FILM AND THEATRE
A SELECTION OF INFIDELITY IN SONG
SEE ALSO This is an extensive list of links to related articles, in order to facilitate researching the subject across cultures and disciplines.
This group concerns not only breaches of interpersonal/cultural fidelity but also of law.
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