SMH quoted:

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Is it cheating to have some sort of a relationship over the
internet? And, I am saying that you never meet in person.
THe whole relationship is virtual.
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According to Protestant theology, the process of thinking
of sin as a violation of vows is nearly as damaging as the
act of doing. According to human law, the act of thinking
of criminal actions is conspiracy. Whether or not the
ciminal action is culpable depends upon the local laws and
the jurisdiction.

In your case, SMH, since virtual violation of vows would
probably come under the conspiracy act, unless you lived in
a state where adultery is illegal AND the conspiracy to
commit adultery is also illeagal, you're safe. Of
course, if you do live in such a state AND you have co-
habitated with you SO for more than 6 months, they'll
probably come knocking on your door very soon.

In short, by most ethical systems, I think a virtual
relationship WOULD be as much a violation as a physical
relationship.