Jillian on Love

Micro-Cheating: Why It Destroys Relationships

Apr 14, 2025
Dive into the unsettling world of micro-cheating and its silent destruction of relationships. Discover how social media influences boundaries, like the implications of following your ex. Learn about the fine line between harmless interactions and emotional infidelity. Explore the concept of online validation and its impact on attraction. Listen as Jillian tackles listener dilemmas about breakups and ghosting, emphasizing the need for self-awareness, communication, and setting healthy boundaries in love.
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INSIGHT

Micro-Cheating Definition

  • Micro-cheating, often facilitated by social media, blurs the lines of infidelity.
  • It involves actions that aren't outright cheating but create discomfort in a relationship.
ADVICE

The Partner Test

  • Evaluate your actions by considering if you'd do them with your partner present.
  • If not, it might be harming your relationship.
ANECDOTE

Following Exes

  • A woman's boyfriend follows his exes on social media, causing arguments.
  • He defends his actions as harmless, prioritizing his autonomy.
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