Dear Miss Ellie:

My husband recently “caught” me have a texting relationship that had gone way too far. It is just words, it meant nothing, and I have not physically seen that man in years. I am beside myself with guilt and cannot seem to redeem myself in his eyes.  What do I do?

Texting Cheat

Dear Cheat:

You took another man into your confidence and gave him part of yourself thus taking that part of you away from your husband. Yes, that is cheating, although you say you haven't seen the man. It does not matter if you have seen him, you gave something of yourself to another. 

Talk to your husband, tell him you love him and that you need him. Ask for his forgiveness and be patient if he cannot give it to you right away. Be patient with him, and don’t do it again. Also, seek help through a counselor or church group.  

This is a problem.

Sidebar: This is an increasing problem in the tech age we are living. People having relationships with people on the internet or texting devises. Can these so-called “friends” hold you during a frightening time in your life? Will these invisible people bring you food when you are sick, comfort during an emotional storm, help you in your hour of need?  

The answer is always going to be NO. So why then does society increasingly seek them out? I believe it is because we are addicted to these devices thus not having human contact. Then when we want human contact, we have failed to learn how because of these devices, so we have no alternative than to seek comfort through devices.

That device you are holding in your hand should be nothing but informational, it will never bring you love, comfort, desire, passion, family, or friends.  It is a cold piece of metal, plastic, and wires. It does not have feelings.

Ellie

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