Research shows online 'affairs' as damaging as real ones

A new study has found that online affairs can be as addictive and as traumatic  as real ones, even though kisses are only electronically delivered. 

Research shows online 'affairs' as damaging as real ones

Psychology academics at The Open University have found grey areas among couples over how they define infidelity online.

The study is the first to explore the impact of internet infidelity among those with real experience of it and how it is affecting relationships.

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