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.
The custom or condition of having only one mate in an intimate relationship, of being dedicated to a single partner. Monogamy is a traditional ideal in various societies, yet many people in these societies are not monogamous. Cheating (being involved with someone else, with secrecy and deception) is a destructive way to be nonmonogamous. On the other hand, swinging and polyamory (types of responsible nonmonogamy based on the knowledge and consent of everyone involved) are viable choices for some people.