Every evening after work, he logged into an online game to unwind, leaving household responsibilities to his wife. "It's the shock of realizing the strong, dependable man I married chose to pour his heart out to a stranger online." When the virtual feel realWhat distinguishes digital infidelity is not the absence of physical contact but rather the presence of emotional consequence. "They often begin with the smallest interactions, private messages, late night conversations, or emotional closeness to someone outside the marriage." Caution about marriage in digital eraDigital infidelity is a quiet alarm bell about the state of marriage in a hyperconnected era.