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Which is Worse—an Emotional or Physical Affair?

Which is Worse—an Emotional or Physical Affair?

Would your spouse forgive one over another?

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Let’s argue.

Which is worse: an emotional affair or a physical one?

They both are betrayals — plain and simple. If you cross the adultery finish line in whatever fashion, you are still cheating. It’s arguing semantics.

But, seriously, is one worse than another?

Is sex meaningless? Just an act? But emotions? That’s a whole st…

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