Long Distance Love
Ethics Center Media
When Thomas went to college, he left his girlfriend, Angela, back home, 500 miles away. Thomas promised Angela he would remain faithful to her even as he was exploring college life. However, Thomas isn’t sure if being faithful means he’s just not supposed to have sex with other girls.
He has had his eye on a few freshman girls in this dorm. Would it be okay for Thomas to fool around with them as long as he wasn’t having sex? If his girlfriend never specified what faithful meant, is it really all that wrong to do it?
Here are some useful resources:
A Framework for Ethical Decision Making
Advice for Long Distance Relationships
Surviving a Long Distance Relationship
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