“Men were more likely than women to engage in sexual infidelity, and to do so more than once. Women were more likely to have emotional affairs, and with someone their primary partner knows …. The profound impact infidelity can have on both individuals and relationships, including heightened emotional turmoil and potential for subsequent relationship trust issues …. Women are more likely than men to engage in emotional affairs, cybersex, and online sources of infidelity. Additionally, women were more likely than men to become involved in infidelity when there were problems in the relationship or if they felt bored with their sex life, and to consider leaving their spouse because of their infidelity. They were also more likely to engage in infidelity with someone their spouse knew …. Emotional affairs can lead to the diversion of time, energy, and other resources from their primary partner, which may have historically been more problematic for women than men …. . Thus, women are often found to be more distressed at imagining their partner involved in an emotional relationship than a purely sexual one ….  In contrast, men are argued to be more concerned with sexual as opposed to emotional infidelity, given that they may end up investing in children who they do not know are unrelated to them biologically.” “The Truth About Infidelity – Women & Emotional Affairs.” Psychology (Jan. 2024).

“Learning that a spouse has been unfaithful is shattering. A betrayed spouse’s mind fills with questions: “How could you do this to me?” “Who was this person?” “How long has it been going on?” “What was the sex like?” “Do you love them?” “How will I ever be able to trust you again?” In the early aftermath, many couples have marathon talk sessions—and the unfaithful spouse is often willing to help the betrayed spouse regain equilibrium. But when the betrayed’ s “need to know” urge lingers, unfaithful spouses can begin to question the value of continuing to talk about it; after all, it doesn’t feel very good …. At this juncture many couples seek professional help. They’re looking for direction and a mediator—someone to tell them who’s right and who’s wrong …. Answers to questions about the infidelity can be painful for the betrayed spouse to hear; they may feel like lashing out at their partner. While this is understandable ….  Infidelity doesn’t always have to be a marriage-ender. In fact, after the hard work of mending, many couples find that they’re more in love than before, but they needed their therapist to offer concrete suggestions and firm coaching every step of the way.” “Dissolving Relationships.” Psychology (June 2026).

Universities are now forming groups to counter digital loneliness to increase social connectivity. “Socializing without Cell Phones.” Washington Post (May 8^th, 2026).

“Many college leaders are concerned about the amount of time students spend on screens and social media, worried that it is increasing isolation, loneliness and anxiety, shattering attention spans, and preventing social connections …. There is some hope and self- awareness. Young people have become more wary of social media, according to Pew Research Center findings. Nearly half of teens in a survey last year said social media sites have a mostly negative effect on people their age — up from just under a third in 2022 …. Actually connecting with people … or allowing yourself to sit with your own thoughts, doing things that were normal, is an act of defiance now,” “Socializing without Cell Phones.” Washington Post (May 8^th, 2026).