Infidelity on the Internet: Virtual Relationships and Real Betrayal

by Marlene M. Maheu

In graphic and fascinating detail, "Infidelity on the Internet" exposes modern-day cyber-affairs and shows how these virtual relationships are often acts of betrayal of a loved one. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570717222
• ISBN13: 9781570717222
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Disturbing but helpful

Investigating and trying to understand the dark world of internet infidelity this book has been a real eye-opener. It has helped me understand that the parties taking part all justify and rationalize their activities the same way while allowing me to feel that my feelings are the same as most injured parties. It is disturbing but helpful on the road back to getting a damaged relationship back on track.

Looking to buy It

I came online to buy this book, now that I've read it. I got it originally to see what it might have, information wise, since my ex-husband and I discussed the chat rooms and cyber situations in the past. I never thought of myself as cheating, since I kept it open to him, but it led that direction anyway, and I really wish that I'd had this book a couple years back.

WOW!!!

This book helped my husband realize and acknowledge his addiction, and helped me, his wife, to understand what exactly he was dealing with. It also helped us both begin his recovery by suggesting ways to overcome and deal with this kind of addiction. I DEFINITELY give this book a 5* rating, simply because it saved my marriage.

A good reality check

This book defines and tries to explain internet infidelity. It shows the hurtful and destructive effects of internet infidelity on all parties concerned, often using case histories to illustrate types of behavior and the potential effects. This book became a "reality checkpoint" for me when I needed it most. My husband kept telling me that there's nothing wrong with chat room encounters because they "aren't real" (whatever that means), that chat room encounters are no worse than looking at a pornographic magazine, and that, in any event, it's all my fault. For a while, I was plagued with grief, guilt and self-doubt. This book helped me see the excuses, denials and finger-pointing for what they really were. If you are having self-doubts and are beating yourself up emotionally, take a look at this book.

A Helpful and Clarifying Book

When I caught my husband on the Internet I wasn't sure what to make of it. I felt hurt, confused, and betrayed. I wasn't sure if I could trust him again, and was skeptical about our relationship. I read this book and things became much clearer to me. It helped me figure out what was going on, what my own feelings were, and how to talk with my husband. I'm happy to report we are working things out. The book got to the core of our problems and gave me stories along the way to let me know I was not alone. I highly recommend this book to anyone in my situation.