Are you micro-cheating? The new relationship buzz-word is dividing the media

Are you micro-cheating? Is your partner? Is it even a thing? The new buzz-word in relationships has divided social media. Ellie O’Byrne investigates with the help of a relationship counsellor.

Couples, beware! Ever added a vaguely flirtatious “x” at the end of a text message to someone you feel an attraction to? Ever hidden a message exchange from your partner? Ever trawled through old Facebook photos of an ex, wondering if it could have worked out with them? There’s a new name for it: micro-cheating.