Ever wondered how an “innocent” flirtation turns into a full-blown situationship? This episode of Hearts Wine from Hearts Distractions unpacks what happens when emotional (or physical) involvement with someone outside your relationship quietly becomes the main storyline—and your relationship becomes the side piece.
Whether you’re just starting to date or you’ve been committed for years, this episode explores the silent creep of betrayal through emotional connections, secret texting, "work spouses," and intimate bonds that feel like relationships but get labeled "just friends." Spoiler: They're not just anything.
From emotional and financial cheating to generational patterns and cultural influences on fidelity, we’ll challenge the controversial truths about infidelity in today’s dating and marriage culture—including LGBTQ+ dynamics, spiritual bypassing, trauma bonding, and yes, even toxic closure conversations.
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