10 facts about cheating all couples need to know

Emotional affairs are becoming increasingly common
An emotional affair is hard to define, but if you suspect your partner might be having one, there are some red flags to watch out for. In her 2012 book, "Chatting or Cheating," licensed marriage and family therapist Sheri Meyers outlines some. For example, when you argue, your partner's fallback position is about your relationship ending. Or, when you ask your partner about their friendship with another person, they get defensive or evasive.