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Micro-Cheating: A Hidden Threat to Modern Relationships

Edy Zoo
3 min readDec 18, 2023

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I remember a couple I once knew, Kim and Jerry, whose story perfectly encapsulates the concept of micro-cheating. They seemed like the ideal match, always in sync and deeply in love. However, their harmony began to unravel over something seemingly trivial.

Jerry had developed a habit of frequently commenting and reacting to his coworker’s social media posts. These interactions were innocent enough — a laugh here, a casual comment there.

But to Kim, they felt like a subtle betrayal, a diversion of Jerry’s attention and affection to someone else. This small crack in their relationship, born from his seemingly innocuous online behavior, gradually widened, casting a shadow over their once unshakable bond.

What is micro-cheating? This concept, though unpretentious in its manifestation, carries significant implications for the health and longevity of modern relationships. Understanding micro-cheating and its impact is essential for navigating the complex world of intimacy and trust.

Micro-cheating refers to seemingly small actions that suggest a person is emotionally or physically focused on someone outside their relationship. These actions might appear harmless, like frequently liking someone’s social media posts, sharing inside jokes, or sending them a lot of text messages. On…

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Edy Zoo
Edy Zoo

Written by Edy Zoo

Edy Zoo is a social critic, theologian, and philosopher who writes about social subjects.

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