TOPIC OF THE DAY: IS STILL CHEATING IF NO SEX IS INVOLVED?

This is a very sensitive topic to a lot people. Nonsexual relationship is what experts refer to as an emotional affair without the involvement of sex. Most of this relationship happen via social networking sites where everyone is so connected, people get to do all sorts of things secretly, without actually seeing the person they are doing these things with physically. So, can it be classified as cheating when no sex is involved even though it has all the characteristics of a sexual cheating relationship such as deception, secrecy and a breach of trust? Would it hurt any less if your spouse is involved in a nonsexual relationship with someone else than if they are in a sexual one?

Pls lovely readers share your sincere thoughts.