In somewhat startling news, David Duchovny, who has two children with his wife, actress Tea Leoni, checked into rehab for sex addiction today [1]. Though we often hear about stars heading to rehab for substance abuse, sex addiction enters a whole new territory of implications.

Some might say that admitting you need help for sex addiction is akin to saying you've been unfaithful. Although I'm glad to hear that Duchovny is seeking treatment, I wonder where the line between cheating and sex addiction is drawn. Reports imply that Leoni is supporting her husband through this ordeal, and I certainly respect both husband and wife for taking the means necessary to fix the issues in their marriage. But if it were me, I'm not sure I could be so understanding. If your significant other cheated but it was was a result of a sex addiction, would you be more likely to forgive him? Or in your opinion, is cheating cheating no matter the explanation?

Source [2]