Don’t let thoughts about another rock your relationship boat.
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Most people would be shocked or feel guilty if told they might be cheating by keeping a secret attraction in a committed relationship. The same people might not consider a wandering mind as a slippery slope to cheating.
You may have strolled down memory lane to reminisce about a cozy coffee date with an old lover. You replay an unexpected meeting at the water cooler or fixate on a captivating face from your time on Bumble.
A recent study, “Romantic alternative monitoring increases ahead of infidelity and break-up,” found that the participants who split up or were unfaithful thought more about other partnering options than those who stayed. This study reminds us of something we already know.
Ruminating is the first step toward actions that will rock the relationship boat.