Online Affairs Part 2: Signs Your Spouse May Be Having a Cyber Affair

In the second installment of his Therapist’s Edition series on online affairs, Dr. Talal turns attention to one of the most clinically important questions in this area: how do you know if your spouse is having a cyber affair? Because online infidelity often takes place in private digital spaces and lacks the physical evidence associated with traditional affairs, it can be significantly harder to detect — and easier for the unfaithful partner to conceal or minimize.

In this episode of Ask Dr. Talal, Dr. Talal H. Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT outlines the behavioral, emotional, and relational signs that may indicate a spouse is engaged in an online affair. He approaches this topic with clinical precision and sensitivity, helping both betrayed partners who suspect something is wrong and therapists working with couples navigate the unique challenges that cyber infidelity presents.