What is another word for alienation of affection?
Pronunciation: [ˌe͡ɪli͡ənˈe͡ɪʃən ɒv ɐfˈɛkʃən] (IPA) 
Alienation of affection is a legal term used to describe a situation where a spouse's emotional affection and love is withdrawn and given to someone else outside the marriage. Some synonyms for this term include marital betrayal, emotional infidelity, love erosion, and affectionate disconnection. Infidelity, adultery, and cheating are commonly associated with the alienation of affection. Generally, this emotional disconnection leads to a breakdown in the marriage, and it may potentially lead to divorce. Some common reasons for alienation of affection may include lack of communication, anger, or resentment toward one's partner, or the feeling of unfulfilled emotional needs. With a loss of affection, the relationship is likely to suffer, leading to a disconnected and unhappy marriage.
