The Affair Recovery Room

What Counts as Cheating… Really?


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What actually counts as cheating? A kiss? A message? A “like” on an ex’s beach photo? In this episode, Tim Tedder explores how couples define (and often misdefine) the lines that shape trust. Through candid street interviews, audio sketches, survey results, and insights from affair recovery specialists, he reveals why some boundaries feel universal while others depend entirely on a couple’s unique agreement.

Listeners will hear from Dr. Erin Weaver, a psychologist who works with clients in non-monogamous relationships, offering a fascinating look at how trust can be negotiated differently while still maintaining the same need for honesty and consent.

By the end, you’ll understand that boundaries aren’t about controlling behavior—they’re about defining what safety, respect, and loyalty mean for your relationship. Because when it comes to trust, the rules only work if you both helped write them.

LINKS and EXTRAS

Episode Page: https://AffairHealing.com/podcasts/025

Couple’s Exercise: Clarify Your Relationship Boundaries

Information about Dr. Erin Weaver

More information about Tim Tedder’s new resources for involved partners.

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