All affairs violate trust and involve unfaithfulness.
These consist of varying degrees of physical and sexual contact between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse. An affair can be defined as a sexual relationship with someone other than one's spouse, which violates the marriage covenant. But complete sexual union is not necessary for it to be considered a sexual affair. An illicit relationship may also occur through any form of intimate physical contact intended to stimulate and enjoy sexual arousal with someone other than one's spouse, even if it doesn't result in intercourse. Depending on the intent of the heart, this form of covert touching would include, but not be limited to, a lingering hug, a kiss on the cheek, a touch on the arm or leg, holding hands, or brushing against someone in playful ways that indicate more than a casual interest or concern for the well-being of the other person.