The five types of cheating according to dating experts – and two don’t involve another person

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It’s an age-old question, one with myriad answers which vary depending on who you’re talking to and how much extra-marital canoodling you’re willing to dismiss as inconsequential.

For some people, it could be a case of simply texting an ex or “sliding into their DMs”, explains dating coach Madeleine Mason.

“Because people have different boundaries, someone may think flirting is fine, while for someone else it’s considered emotional cheating,” she told The Independent. Continue reading →