Infidelity is a breach of faith, and occurs in a number of contexts (e.g., in religious contexts). Also called cheating: 'any violation of the mutually agreed-upon rules or boundaries of a relationship'. What constitutes an act of infidelity varies between and within cultures. It does not depend on the presence of sexual behaviour. Even within a close relationship, people might have very different ideas and perceptions of infidelity: see Blumstein. A man cheated on by his wife is referred to as a cuckold but no equivalent word exists for a woman cheated on by her partner. The term describes a married man whose wife has sex with other men.[LINK: http://www.bartleby.com/61/24/C0792400.html] Cuckhold definition, The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. Fidelity refers to the accuracy and integrity of self-representation, honesty or candor in an intimate, committed

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