Definition of artisan. 1  1 : a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson a skilled artisan. 2  2 : a person or company that produces something (such as cheese or wine) in limited quantities often using traditional methods âoften used before another noun artisan breads.
PHOTO: Everett Collection. Once upon a time, cheating was defined only as a physical affair in which two people engaged in sexual activities outside their primary relationship. Today there are various definitions of cheating, ranging from emotional to physical, and steps in between. In some parts of the world (bonjour, France!), having a lover outside your relationship isn't necessarily stigmatized or unusual.
How you define infidelity can make or break your relationship. When it comes to sex and relationships, potential problems are constantly brewing for couples. Though some may have a slightly different definition of what qualifies as infidelity, most people seem to believe that it involves sexual or physical betrayal. This type of betrayal is incredibly painful for the partner who has been cheated on, and countless self-help books discuss ways to cope with this kind of hurtful event when it penetrates a romantic union.