Liking a bikini photo on Instagram, sending flirtatious DMs, or keeping dating profiles active while in a relationship are all examples of “micro-cheating.”
The term, introduced by Australian psychologist Melanie Schilling, surfaces when something feels off in a relationship but there’s no concrete proof of infidelity (per The Independent).
This new form of betrayal often hides in daily digital habits. Many couples say it’s sparked serious fights.
