6 Betrayals That Ruin Relationships (Other Than Being Unfaithful)

While physical infidelity is one of the most blatant relationship and trust destroyers, it doesn’t always define the end of a partnership.

There are actions, not involving physical intimacy with another person, that can equally risk someone’s trust and eventually dismantle a relationship.

Consider the following:

Emotional Infidelity

Emotional infidelity can be as damaging as, if not more than, physical infidelity.

Engaging in an emotional relationship means sharing parts of oneself that are more personal and intimate than mere physical presence.

Becoming reliant on another person while in a committed relationship, sharing intimate partnership details, flirting, secret messaging, or spending time with someone unbeknownst to your partner are all forms of betrayal that can erode trust and likely lead to the end of the relationship.

Discussing the Relationship Behind Your Partner’s Back

When a partner shares private and intimate details exclusive to the two people involved in the relationship with outsiders, it can feel like a stab in the back.

This act can intensify feelings of betrayal. It’s always best to discuss problems directly with your partner to find a resolution together.

If you must seek advice elsewhere, do so cautiously and be selective about who you trust with your personal matters.

There’s no need for everyone to be privy to your relationship issues.

Being Self-Absorbed

While self-love is positive, like all things, it can become harmful when excessive. Self-love should not be selfish.

Being kind to oneself should not interfere with or overshadow the love for a partner.

Betrayal in this context arises when one partner focuses on only their needs and desires.

If one party continues to take without giving back, it leaves the other partner feeling isolated and neglected within the relationship.

Lying About Minor, Trivial Things

The line between a minor fib and a significant lie is often blurred. People tend to stretch this line until they lose sight of the boundary, so it’s wise to avoid lying altogether.

Consider your own viewpoint; if you uncover a lie your partner has told about something trivial, you might start doubting what else they’re hiding, fearing there might be more substantial deceptions involved.

This fosters distrust, ultimately jeopardizing the relationship.

Not Defending One Another

In a relationship, two people should always have each other’s best interests in mind.

They serve as one another’s strongest ally and constantly prepare to support each other whenever it is required.

If you’re in a genuine, loving partnership, your significant other should always stand up for you and never permit others to speak ill of you, even if you’re not present to hear it, and vice versa.

Taking advantage of someone’s insecurities

Disappointingly, today it’s quite routine to encounter individuals exhibiting signs of control, abusiveness, and an array of toxic traits.

Such traits usually manifest through various forms of manipulation.

Manipulative individuals exploit the weaknesses and insecurities of others.

They consistently highlight what you’re doing wrong or bring up issues that make you self-aware, then they suggest what you should have done and habitually remind you that you’d be lost without their help.

While that’s just a brief overview, manipulation tactics are broad and nuanced. However, the core message in this piece is that such actions represent betrayal at its most intense level.

A manipulator betrays the affection and trust of their partner by twisting those feelings against them.