TreyM

Nine out of ten affairs begin with an emotional attraction. It usually happens when a need that a spouse is not meeting begins to be met by another person of the opposite sex.

It may be far easier to have an emotional affair than you may realize. When you find yourself connecting with another person of the opposite sex as a substitute, you've started traveling a road that too often ends in adultery and divorce.

When these things are taking place, with someone of the opposite sex, it should be a huge warning ...

* You begin to talk about problems you are having with your spouse.

* You find it easier to unwind with someone other than your spouse over lunch, coffee or a ride home.

* You're dishonest with your spouse about things dealing with a person of the opposite sex.

* You've got a need you feel your mate isn't meeting (attention, approval, affection, etc), and someone else begins to fill that need.

* You rationalize that this new relationship with someone of the opposite sex is okay, because they are a Christian and they are helping you through a difficult time.

* You look forward to being with this person more than with your own mate.

* You hide your friendship from your mate.

So, how do you keep this from happening? Because of length of this post, the rest of the information is on my blog this morning if you'd like to see.

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Boanerges

Thanks TreyM- it is something we all should keep in mind.

mustardseed

Great post and good reminder. I'm not involved in any love relationship yet, but I suppose this is not something 'too early' to know.

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