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what is an 'emotional affair'?

9 replies

BBBee · 14/08/2008 21:45

is it an affair without sex?

are they computer based?

I cannot imagine how those circumstances would arise.

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Dior · 14/08/2008 21:46

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morningpaper · 14/08/2008 21:46

yah it's like the start of a relationship but without starting it

It is highly controversial

morningpaper · 14/08/2008 21:47

wikipedia!

Cashncarry · 14/08/2008 21:47

What Dior said!

I think the whole "affair" thing is a spectrum to be honest. Can be as harmless as flirting stretching to as harmful as a ten year "double life".

Bubble99 · 14/08/2008 21:48

No norks, I guess?

Cashncarry · 14/08/2008 21:49

cross posts with mp - can't believe there's a wikipedia entry!

OrmIrian · 14/08/2008 21:50

It's a stupid term really I suppose. An 'unemotional' affair would be a very odd thing indeed. Could just call it a non-physical affair.

Bubble99 · 14/08/2008 21:52

Must be draining.

The feeling of anticipation must hurt.

GrinningGorilla · 14/08/2008 21:53

It's where you get emotionally tied up with someone other than your dearly beloved.
To be honest IMO anything on the affair "spectrum" is harmful because it shows your subconcious intent to go elsewhere.

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