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What does it mean?
Infidelity is not always due to lack of loyalty in the heart.
In plain terms
Cheating does not always mean a lack of loyalty.
What can you take from it?
Look deeper into relationship issues.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • conflict
  • communication

Putting it to work

  • discuss relationship issues
  • understand context

Questions to consider

  • What causes infidelity?
  • Is a mistake a betrayal?

Another view

It could be used to excuse behavior that is still harmful.

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