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How is an Emotional Affair Different from a Platonic Friendship?

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A platonic friendship can evolve into an emotional affair when the investment of intimate information crosses the boundaries set by the married couple.

An emotional affair is opening a door that should remain closed.

One of the differences between a platonic friendship and an emotional affair is that an emotional affair is kept secret.

A third difference is that people involved in an emotional affair often feel a sexual attraction for one another. Sometimes the sexual attraction is acknowledged and sometimes it isn't.

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