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Is cyber infidelity the same as real-life cheating?
By Dumisani Hlatswayo
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As February nears its close and the whirlwind of love dissipates, it’s a fitting time to investigate two sides of infidelity: cyber affairs versus traditional cheating. With technology interweaving into all aspects of life nowadays, we reflect on how these different forms impact relationships—both romantically and platonically—and consider what each really means for us in an ever-evolving digital world.
But first things first: What is cheating?
It involves one lover betraying the trust of another. Cheating is the ultimate betrayal of relationship trust - your lover may sneak away to be