emotional affair

Trust often feels solid until subtle patterns begin to erode it. Research on affairs describes uncertainty, yet lived experiences reveal common paths that place committed couples at risk. Infidelity risk factors develop through everyday interactions, unchecked vulnerability, and missed conversations that quietly reshape emotional boundaries. A review of major relationship studies highlights how unpredictable infidelity statistics appear across populations. Gottman (2017) describes affair rates as variable and difficult to pin down, estimating roughly 20% for men and…