Cheating Beyond the Physical | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Cheating in relationships isn’t just about physical acts anymore—new research reveals that flirty texts, fake names, dating app profiles, and even romantic emojis can be seen as betrayal. A national survey of 2,000 people found Gen Z leads with 31% admitting outside feelings, while men (19%) are more likely than women (12%) to report them. Surprising triggers include “work spouses,” social media friend lists that exclude your partner, and secret meetups—all flagged as cheating by many. With one in ten deleting messages to hide them and one in twelve sneaking out for solo dates, transparency…