Recovering from emotional infidelity starts with open communication and honesty

The breach of trust that comes with emotional affairs can sometimes be as daunting, if not more so, than a physical affair. Photo: TNS/Dreamstime

Dear Anna,

I recently discovered that my partner has been having an emotional affair with someone he met online. They’ve been exchanging intimate and flirtatious messages, discussing personal details about our relationship, and he’s even expressed a deep emotional connection to this woman.